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The ideal scenario has come together for the Montreal Canadiens, and the Atlantic Division standings have shifted quickly.
The Canadiens had a chance at an ideal scenario.
Everything unfolded exactly as the fans had hoped.
The afternoon began with an important game.
The Colorado Avalanche made quick work of the Red Wings.
A 5–0 loss for Detroit that swung the door wide open.
The pressure then shifted onto the shoulders of Martin St-Louis’s group.
The Habs did not flinch against the Buffalo Sabres in the evening.
This 4–2 win is worth far more than just two points in the standings.
This was about as close as it gets to a playoff-style game.
The Canadiens’ chances of making the playoffs have just increased.
The Montreal Canadiens’ playoff race intensifies
The Canadiens now sit just one point away from second place in their division.
It’s a position few experts had predicted at the start of the season.
But the most intriguing detail is yet to come.
Montreal still holds a game in hand over its direct rivals.
That’s truly great news for the Habs with two games left to play.
Montreal’s offense is firing on all cylinders at the most critical moment.
There has been an unshakable confidence in this locker room for several weeks now.
The playoffs are approaching quickly, and the Canadiens are playing very well.
Every shift on the ice becomes critical from here on out.
The Bell Centre is likely to be loud for the upcoming home games following the Olympics.
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