The Montreal Canadiens secured a playoff spot after a 5-4 loss by the Detroit Red Wings, becoming the first Canadian NHL team to lock in a berth this season. However, the win streak ended when New Jersey shut out 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.
Canadiens Clinch Playoffs, Lose 3-0 to Devils
The Canadiens clinched a second straight playoff berth but saw their eight‑game winning streak snapped by a 3-0 defeat to the New Jersey Devils.