The Montreal Canadiens secured the final playoff spot with a 4-2 victory over the Hurricanes, finalizing the postseason matchups for this year. Utah Hockey Club's performance against the playoff teams remains to be seen as they did not feature in the recent playoff-clinching games. The focus now shifts to the upcoming playoff series as the Canadiens join the other teams in the postseason. Utah Hockey Club's position in relation to the playoff teams will be determined as the playoffs progress, highlighting the competitive landscape of the league.