Canadiens, entering finale vs. Flyers, eye home ice in playoffs

Published: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 9:18 am

Canadiens and Flyers Set for Playoff Tune-Up

The Montreal Canadiens and the Philadelphia Flyers are gearing up for their regular-season finale, a game that serves as a final tune-up before the Stanley Cup playoffs. Both teams have already secured their spots in the postseason.

Montreal, with 106 points, is aiming for home-ice advantage in the first round. A win against Philadelphia, coupled with a specific outcome in the Tampa Bay Lightning's game against the New York Rangers, could secure the Canadiens the second spot in their division. The Canadiens will face the Tampa Bay Lightning in the first round.

The Canadiens are coming off a 4-1 victory against the New York Islanders. Captain Nick Suzuki reached a significant milestone, surpassing 100 points for the first time in his career. He joins a select group of Canadiens legends who have achieved this feat. Suzuki has been a consistent performer throughout the season, appearing in all 81 games to date.

The Philadelphia Flyers, with 96 points, clinched the final Eastern Conference playoff spot with a shootout win against the Carolina Hurricanes. This victory secured their third-place position in the Metropolitan Division, setting up a first-round matchup against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Flyers have been on a strong run since the Olympic break, overcoming a points deficit to secure their playoff berth. This marks their first playoff appearance since 2020.

BNN's Perspective:

Both the Canadiens and Flyers have shown resilience and determination throughout the season. While the Canadiens are focused on securing home-ice advantage, the Flyers have demonstrated a remarkable comeback. The upcoming playoff series promise to be exciting contests.

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