Canadiens Clinch Playoff Spot, Eye Deep Postseason Run

0:00It's April 5, I'm Cory with the story, and this is Canada News Today. Local news powered by AI. The Montreal Canadians just locked in their Stanley Cup playoff spot, becoming the first Canadian NHL team to punch their ticket this season. They clinched it Sunday when the Detroit Red Wings lost 5-4 against the Minnesota Wild. This comes with six games still left in the regular season. The Habs sit at 45 wins, 21 losses, and 10 overtime losses for 100 points, holding second place in the Atlantic Division, and, eyeing home ice advantage. Fans are buzzing after last spring surprise run, when Montreal ended a three-year playoff drop post rebuild and pushed the Washington capitals to. Five games in the first round. Now it's back-to-back appearances, showing real staying power. Their young stars like Nick Suzuki, Cole Caulfield, and Lane Hudson are carrying the load on an eight-game winning streak. They're gearing up for Sunday night against the New Jersey Devils.

1:00With momentum like this, the Canadians live primed to make some noise deep into the postseason.