No, this is not new news. The Canadiens’ ticket to the dance was officially printed on Monday, May 10, but their invitation has been more or less a foregone conclusion for the better part of a month. Nevertheless, it’s nice to see the fact laid out in print.
The Montreal Canadiens have made the playoffs.
Montreal’s presence in the post-season does not magically absolve the team of all of its faults. Truly, the only consistent thing about the Canadiens is their inconsistency. Still, perhaps that’s not the thing to focus on right now.
After all, the Canadiens have come through an unprecedented season.