US EditionLightning Remain the Constant as Atlantic Division Hierarchy Shifts with Rise of Sabres, Canadiens
Buffalo and Montreal have surged in the Atlantic Division while Tampa Bay remains in contention, with the Lightning and Sabres tied at 102 points.
- Entering Tuesday, the Tampa Bay Lightning, Buffalo Sabres, and Montreal Canadiens are tied atop the Atlantic Division with 102 points, intensifying the playoff positioning race as the regular season concludes.
- With Buffalo snapping a playoff drought of 15 years, Sabres coach Lindy Ruff and the Canadiens have revitalized their franchises, as Montreal secures consecutive berths for the second time in 11 years.
- Tampa Bay Lightning coach Jon Cooper remains focused on playoff preparation, noting his veteran team hasn't won a playoff series since 2022 and must maintain focus despite newcomers shifting the division's dynamic.
- On Thursday, the Canadiens host the Lightning in a critical divisional matchup that could determine the division leader, with both teams already having clinched playoff spots.
- A potential first-round playoff series between Buffalo and Montreal could mark a rematch of their 1998 meeting, when the Sabres swept the Canadiens in four games.
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The Montreal Canadiens are on a collision course with the Buffalo Sabres this postseason. Both clubs have officially clinched their respective tickets to the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs. But the only thing remaining is to determine the final seeding.As it stands following Tuesday night’s action, the Sabres and Canadiens are tied with the Tampa Bay Lightning with 102 points atop the Atlantic Division. But due to regulation wins being the main tiebr…
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Lightning remain the constant as Atlantic Division hierarchy shifts with rise of Sabres, Canadiens
The Atlantic Division's hierarchy has shifted this season with the sudden rise of the Buffalo Sabres and continued upward trajectory of the Montreal Canadiens.
Lightning remain constant as Atlantic Division hierarchy shifts with rise of Sabres, Canadiens
The Atlantic Division's hierarchy has shifted this season with the sudden rise of the Buffalo Sabres and continued upward trajectory of the Montreal Canadiens. The one constant are the Tampa Bay Lightning, who are in the midst of a neck-and-neck…
Last night, the Montreal Canadiens received a visit from the Florida Panthers at the Bell Centre.Eliminated from the playoff race for some time now, Paul Maurice's troupe was introduced to the game with ten regular players less.For his part, the CH was also without a few of his players while defenceman Kaiden Guhle (minor injury) and Joe Veleno (virus) were not in uniform. Veteran Brendan Gallagher was left behind, and Martin St.
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