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After a regular season played in empty buildings due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Canadiens gave a pandemic weary country a lift with their improbable run to the finals.
“What a season for our @CanadiensMTL,” tweeted Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who had backed the Canadiens to beat the Lightning in a “friendly wager” with U.S. President Joe Biden.
“You’ve kept us on the edge of our seats during these playoffs – and we can’t wait to see you here again next year.”
To reach the Stanley Cup Final, Montreal stormed back from a 3-1 series deficit against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first round, swept the Winnipeg Jets in four games in the second and then ousted the Vegas Golden Knights in six games.
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