The Canadiens faced a grueling playoff run in 2026, pushing past St. Louis in a hard-fought series that stretched into the final round before ultimately bowing out. Their season ended in the Eastern Conference Final, where they fell to the eventual Stanley Cup champions, the Carolina Hurricanes, in five games. The defeat marked the conclusion of a deep postseason push for Montreal, highlighting both resilience and the high stakes of playoff hockey. Fans will want to revisit the key moments that defined this pivotal series and the team’s ultimate path to the championship.

St. Louis took the Canadiens three rounds deep in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Montreal ultimately falling in five games to the eventual champion Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Final.