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Canadiens clinch playoffs but lose streak ends

The Canadiens clinched a playoff berth Saturday but were halted 3-0 by the Devils on Sunday, ending an eight‑game winning streak.

Jacob Markstrom shut out the Canadiens with 18 saves, while Cody Glass and Timo Meier scored for New Jersey. The loss came just hours after Montreal secured a second straight playoff spot, making them the first Canadian team to lock in a berth this season.