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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 5-3 shootout win over the Devils on Saturday, but the next night they fell 3-0 to the same opponent. Jacob Markstrom earned his first season shutout, while Cody Glass and Timo Meier scored for New Jersey. Connor Brown added an empty‑net goal for Montreal.