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Canadiens Clinch Playoffs, Lose 3-0 to Devils

The Canadiens earned a second straight playoff berth, only to be shut out 3-0 by the New Jersey Devils, ending an eight‑game winning streak.

The Montreal Canadiens clinched a playoff spot after a 5-4 loss by the Detroit Red Wings, becoming the first Canadian NHL team to secure a berth this season. However, they fell 3-0 to the New Jersey Devils, with Jacob Markstrom recording his first season shutout and Cody Glass and Timo Meier scoring for the Devils.