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The Canadiens have officially clinched a playoff spot — Here's who they'll play in Round 1

It may have taken all 82 games of the season, but the Montreal Canadiens have officially punched their ticket to the Stanley Cup playoffs.

The Habs came out swinging in Wednesday night's must-win matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes. And yes, Montreal could've still squeaked into the Eastern Conference's final wild card spot if the Columbus Blue Jackets didn't win in regulation on Thursday — but clinching it themselves on home ice felt a whole lot better.

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Here's how the Montreal Canadiens can clinch (or lose) a playoff spot in the next 5 games

We're approaching mid-April, and somehow, the Montreal Canadiens are still holding on to a playoff spot. With just five games left on the calendar, the Habs not only remain in the mix, they actually have a clear path to locking it in.

According to the latest odds from MoneyPuck, Montreal has an 87.2 percent chance of punching its ticket to the postseason. Those are strong odds, but far from a guarantee, especially with Eastern Conference rivals still fighting to knock them out.

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Can the Canadiens actually make the NHL playoffs? Here's a breakdown of the wild card math

The Montreal Canadiens being in the playoffs may just come down to a coin toss. At least that's what oddsmakers have determined.

On Tuesday night, captain Nick Suzuki played hero against the Florida Panthers, tying the game in the final seconds and sealing a quick overtime win. That clutch 3-2 victory gave the Habs some breathing room over the teams chasing them in the standings.

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