Canadiens Clinch Playoffs, Lose 3-0 to Devils

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, they were defeated 3-0 by the New Jersey Devils, with Jacob Markstrom stopping 18 shots for his first season shutout. New Jersey’s Cody Glass and Timo Meier scored, while Connor Brown added an empty‑net goal for the Devils.