The Montreal Canadiens (39-31-11) needed a win on April 14 to eliminate Columbus. Instead, they gave up a 2-0 first-period lead and fell 4-3 to the Chicago Blackhawks (24-46-11) in a shootout.

Ivan Demidov blew the lid off the Bell Centre with a goal and an assist in the first period of Monday's must-win game versus the Chicago Blackhawks. The Montreal Canadiens failed to clinch a playoff ...

Whether that happens depends on both how the Penguins and the New York Rangers do over this final week of the regular season. A few wins from Seattle Kraken, Philadelphia Flyers, Buffalo Sabres and ...