Canadiens win streak boosts playoff hopes

On April 4, 2026, the Montreal Canadiens extended their win streak to eight games by defeating the New Jersey Devils in a shootout, earning their tenth point on a five-game road trip. The Canadiens showcased a strong performance at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, with Jayden Struble opening the scoring in the first period.

The Canadiens took a 3-1 lead after goals from Ivan Demidov and Lane Hutson, but the Devils fought back to tie the game at 3-3. The game went into overtime after a late goal from Timo Meier, but the Canadiens triumphed in the shootout thanks to Oliver Kapanen’s decisive goal.

With this victory, the Canadiens reached 100 points in the standings, putting them just one point away from clinching a playoff berth as they look to secure their position against potential threats from the Detroit Red Wings and Ottawa Senators, who would need to win all their remaining games to surpass Montreal.

According to Habs Eyes On The Prize, this victory reflects the Canadiens' strong form as they head into the final stretch of the season, generating excitement among fans eager for playoff action.