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Canadiens Clinch Playoffs, Lose 3-0 to Devils

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

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 was snapped when New Jersey shut out Montreal 3‑0, with Jacob Markstrom stopping 18 shots for his first season shutout.