The Canadiens this afternoon were crowned champions of the NHL's Eastern Conference, without even lacing up their skates.
The Habs claim No. 1 overall in the conference thanks to Philadelphia's 2-0 home-ice victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins, who chose to rest superstar Sidney Crosby in advance of the playoffs.
Montreal finishes the regular season with 104 points, two more than the Penguins. The Flyers' win has them vault over No. 7 Boston, pushing the Bruins into eighth and a first-round playoff date with the Canadiens.