The Montreal Canadiens have been playing some of their best hockey in recent weeks, but they came up short with a chance to clinch a playoff spot. Montreal (39-31-9) failed to rise to the occasion and ...

The Canadiens will clinch a playoff berth if they beat the Senators in regulation. Update: Montreal lost to Ottawa so it did not clinch a playoff spot.The Oilers will clinch if they get at least one ...