Canadiens Finally Wrap up a Playoff Spot, Beating the Hurricanes 4–2

Canadiens Finally Wrap up a Playoff Spot, Beating the Hurricanes 4–2
Montreal Canadiens' Cole Caufield, centre, celebrates with teammates after their win against the Carolina Hurricanes during third period NHL hockey action in Montreal on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP
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MONTREAL—Kaiden Guhle scored twice and the Montreal Canadiens wrapped up the last Eastern Conference playoff spot with a 4–2 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday night in their regular-season finale.

The Canadiens needed at least a point to eliminate Columbus from playoff contention. They will face Washington in the first round.