The Montreal Canadiens secured the final Eastern Conference playoff spot by defeating the Carolina Hurricanes 4-2 in their regular-season finale. Kaiden Guhle scored twice, with Nick Suzuki and Jake Evans also contributing goals. The Canadiens will now face the Washington Capitals in the first round, finishing the season with a 40-31-11 record.
In other games, the Winnipeg Jets clinched a victory over the Anaheim Ducks in overtime, setting a franchise record with 116 points. Mark Scheifele scored the winning goal, while Connor Hellebuyck's 47th victory marked a franchise milestone. The Detroit Red Wings defeated the New Jersey Devils 5-2, with Dylan Larkin leading the way with a goal and an assist. The Nashville Predators closed their season with a 5-1 win over the Dallas Stars, as Ryan O'Reilly and company secured victory in their final game. The Stars will now face the Colorado Avalanche in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.