Canadiens see playoff hopes diminish in loss to Capitals. MORE:
made 33 stops and the Capitals clinched the Metropolitan Division title with a 2-1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night.also scored as Washington wrapped up a fourth consecutive division crown with one game remaining.
After clinching their fifth consecutive playoff spot and 11th in 12 seasons last week, the defending Stanley Cup champions enter the post-season having won five of six. They've allowed only one goal in three of those victories.scored for Montreal, which saw its playoff hopes dwindle with a game to go.
Even on points, the Blue Jackets now have a game in hand, while the Carolina Hurricanes clinched at least the top wild card with their win over New Jersey.The Capitals' two goals resulted directly from turnovers by the Canadiens.
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