Canadiens Eliminate Islanders from Playoffs with 3-Goal Flurry

Montreal scores 3 goals in 55 seconds to end New York's postseason hopes

Apr. 13, 2026 at 3:02am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the chaotic action of a hockey game, with players' bodies and equipment broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of blue, white, and silver, conveying the intensity and drama of the Canadiens' decisive scoring outburst against the Islanders.The Canadiens' three-goal flurry in the second period crushed the Islanders' fading playoff hopes, exposing the team's struggles through a fractured, cubist lens.Elmont Today

The Montreal Canadiens scored three goals in a 55-second span late in the second period to defeat the New York Islanders 4-1 and eliminate the Islanders from playoff contention on Sunday night in Elmont, New York.

Why it matters

The Islanders' collapse this season has been surprising, as they were expected to be a playoff contender. This loss officially ends their postseason hopes, marking a disappointing end to their campaign.

The details

Nick Suzuki, Ivan Demidov and Alex Newhook all scored for the Canadiens during the decisive 55-second outburst in the second period, putting the game out of reach for the Islanders.

  • The three Canadiens goals were scored late in the second period on Sunday, April 13, 2026.

The players

Nick Suzuki

A forward for the Montreal Canadiens who scored one of the three goals in the second-period flurry.

Ivan Demidov

A forward for the Montreal Canadiens who scored one of the three goals in the second-period flurry.

Alex Newhook

A forward for the Montreal Canadiens who scored one of the three goals in the second-period flurry.

New York Islanders

The NHL team that was eliminated from playoff contention with the loss.

Montreal Canadiens

The NHL team that scored three quick goals to defeat the Islanders and end their postseason hopes.

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The takeaway

The Canadiens' decisive scoring outburst in the second period dealt a crushing blow to the Islanders' playoff aspirations, officially ending their season and marking a disappointing conclusion to what had been a highly anticipated campaign for the New York franchise.