Canadiens Playoff-Bound After Devils Loss

The Canadiens had just completed an eight-game winning streak, their longest in a decade, before falling to the Devils. Cole Caufield remained stuck on 49 goals as the team was shut out for just the third time this season. The playoff spot was officially secured when the Detroit Red Wings lost to the Minnesota Wild.

'Everyone was coming to the rink in a pretty good mood,' Suzuki said. 'It's been our goal ever since we started camp to get back in the playoffs.' Coach Martin St. Louis emphasized the need for consistency as the team looks to extend their playoff run into April or May.