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Canadiens Clinch Playoffs, Lose 3-0 to Devils

Published April 6, 2026 · Updated April 6, 2026 · Sportsnet

The Canadiens clinched a second straight playoff berth before falling 3-0 to the New Jersey Devils, ending an eight‑game winning streak.

The Montreal Canadiens secured a playoff spot after the Detroit Red Wings lost to the Minnesota Wild, becoming the first Canadian NHL team to lock in a berth this season. However, the win streak ended when New Jersey defeated Montreal 3-0, with Jacob Markstrom stopping 18 shots for his first season shutout. Cody Glass and Timo Meier scored for the Devils, while Connor Brown added an empty‑net goal for Montreal.

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