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Photo credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

The ideal scenario has come together for the Montreal Canadiens, and the Atlantic Division standings have shifted quickly.<\/p>\n

The Canadiens had a chance at an ideal scenario.<\/p>\n

Everything unfolded exactly as the fans had hoped.<\/p>\n

The afternoon began with an important game.<\/p>\n

The Colorado Avalanche made quick work of the Red Wings.<\/p>\n

A 5\u20130 loss for Detroit that swung the door wide open.<\/p>\n

The pressure then shifted onto the shoulders of Martin St-Louis\u2019s group.<\/p>\n

The Habs did not flinch against the Buffalo Sabres in the evening.<\/p>\n

This 4\u20132 win is worth far more than just two points in the standings.<\/p>\n

This was about as close as it gets to a playoff-style game.<\/p>\n

The Canadiens\u2019 chances of making the playoffs have just increased.<\/p>\n

The Montreal Canadiens\u2019 playoff race intensifies<\/p>\n

The Canadiens now sit just one point away from second place in their division.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a position few experts had predicted at the start of the season.<\/p>\n

But the most intriguing detail is yet to come.<\/p>\n

Montreal still holds a game in hand over its direct rivals.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s truly great news for the Habs with two games left to play.<\/p>\n

Montreal\u2019s offense is firing on all cylinders at the most critical moment.<\/p>\n

There has been an unshakable confidence in this locker room for several weeks now.<\/p>\n

The playoffs are approaching quickly, and the Canadiens are playing very well.<\/p>\n

Every shift on the ice becomes critical from here on out.<\/p>\n

The Bell Centre is likely to be loud for the upcoming home games following the Olympics.<\/p>\n

Previously on All Montreal Hockey<\/p>\n

POLL<\/p>\n

1 HOUR AGO|74 ANSWERS<\/p>\n

Atlantic Division race flips after Canadiens\u2019 4\u20132 win vs Sabres \u2014 but there\u2019s a twist<\/p>\n

Do you think the Canadiens will manage to overtake the Red Wings to finish second in the Atlantic?<\/p>\n

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