Ottawa Senators stop Canadiens playoff clinch with 5-2 win

April 11, 2025, 9:13 pm

In a decisive clash affecting playoff positioning, the Ottawa Senators thwarted the Montreal Canadiens’ bid to clinch a postseason slot with a commanding 5-2 win. Shane Pinto’s two crucial scores helped spark the offense in a game that carried significant implications for both teams' standings in a tightly contested Eastern conference. The victory not only bolstered the Senators’ push toward the playoffs but also disrupted the Canadiens’ momentum during a critical phase of the season.

winnipegfreepress.com / Canadiens look to put loss behind them after missing chance to clinch playoff spot

globalnews.ca / Sens prevent Canadiens from clinching playoff spot

Shane Pinto scored twice as the Ottawa Senators prevented the Montreal Canadiens from clinching a playoff spot with a 5-2 win on Friday night.

winnipegfreepress.com / Senators prevent Canadiens from clinching playoff spot with 5-2 win

ottawacitizen.com / Senators owner Michael Andlauer pleased fans will get to see playoffs

"I've said the fans are our lifeblood, and I am a fan. That moment was like, 'Wow, we did it.'"

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