"Montreal Canadiens' Playoff Hopes Dashed as Flyers Win Crucial Matchup. In a devastating blow to their postseason aspirations, the Canadiens suffered a 5-2 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday night, all but securing a third-place finish in the Atlantic Division. With the loss, Montreal's chances of sneaking into the playoffs have dwindled significantly, leaving the team to focus on next season as they begin to rebuild for the future. The Flyers' victory, meanwhile, has them on the cusp of securing a wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference."
Canadiens lose to Flyers, will finish 3rd in Atlantic NHL.com
