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What a night for Montreal Canadiens fans! It’s done! We can officially say it, and I’m writing these words with a huge smile on my face and trembling fingers, but..

The Montreal Canadiens will be in the 2025 playoffs!

What an absolutely incredible achievement!

Who could have predicted this at the beginning of the season?

Who could have predicted this when the team was sitting near the bottom of the standings at the start of December?

I can’t believe it.. Wow!

The Montreal Canadiens clinch their playoff spot and the date for Game 1 at the Bell Centre is already revealed

Check out what the excellent Marco D’Amico reported.

“Everyone is now hearing the same thing, that the Canadiens will play a potential Game #3 at the Bell Centre on April 24, against the Washington Capitals.”

A date is also set for the first game between Martin St-Louis’ squad and the Capitals, live from Washington

As for the first game of the first-round series, here’s what Guhle had to say:

Per HabsInHighHeels, Kaiden Guhle told the media after tonight’s win that Game 1 between Montreal-Washington is Monday night at Capital One Arena. Enjoy your Easter weekend everyone

It’s going to be exciting!

Check out some of the highlights that sealed the Canadiens’ playoff berth.

More details to follow.