02/03/2025Jeremy SonThe Canadiens are on a surprising playoff push, having not made the playoffs since 2021, when they lost in the Stanley Cup Finals.Joe Nicholson / USA TODAY SportssportsAre the Canadiens Having a Cinderella Season?A team you might not be talking about enough is the Montreal Canadiens. The Canadiens are on a surprising playoff push, having not made the playoffs since 2021, when they lost in the Stanley Cup Finals. With contributions from both veterans and younger players, the Canadiens are not only competing but also becoming a source of joy for their fans.