The Montreal Canadiens are the last NHL team to clinch a playoff berth by picking up a point in an OT loss to the Edmonton Oilers. For Montreal, they will face either the Toronto Maple Leafs or Oilers in the opening round of the playoffs.
Canadiens clinch playoff spot
Arturri Lehkonen’s third period tying goal was enough to put the Habs into the postseason. This will undoubtedly help Marc Bergevin conversations as he talks with ownership about his future. For now, Montreal can still surpass the faltering Jets in the standings as they are down by a point with one game left to play.