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
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.
