Canadiens Clinch Playoffs, Lose 3-0 to Devils

The Montreal Canadiens clinched a second straight postseason berth after the Detroit Red Wings fell to Minnesota, but the triumph was short‑lived. New Jersey’s Jacob Markstrom stopped all 18 shots he faced, while Cody Glass and Timo Meier scored for the Devils to end Montreal’s eight‑game streak. Connor Brown added an empty‑net goal and Jack Hughes supplied two assists. Montreal’s Jacob Fowler made 17 saves before the loss, and Cole Caufield missed his 50th goal for a second consecutive game.