Habs Fever Grips Montreal Bars as Playoff Hopes Ignite
So, if you’ve been anywhere near downtown Montreal lately, especially around game time, you’ve probably felt it—that electric buzz, that rush of adrenaline. Yep, it's back. The Canadiens are in the thick of a playoff race, and the city is absolutely lit. On Saturday night, the scene at places like Station des Sports on Sainte-Catherine Street was wild. Fans poured in, friends reunited, jerseys everywhere. It wasn’t just a regular game night; it was the game night. The one that could finally push the Habs into the playoffs after a long six-year drought—excluding those weird pandemic seasons, of course.
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People like David Boivin and his buddies showed up with one hope: a regulation win to lock in a playoff spot. “C’est la course aux séries, ça redevient excitant de voir ça dans un bar!” he said, with that kind of genuine, nervous excitement only hockey fans know too well. You could feel that tension across the city—packed venues, cheers erupting every time a goal was close, and fans holding their breath with every play.
Bars were packed to the brim. Many, like Station des Sports and Wild Wing in Greenfield Park, were fully booked in advance. Peter Sergakis, a major name in Montreal’s bar scene, said it best: “We need this, both for morale and business.” And he’s right. With over 20 venues under his belt, he’s seen firsthand how the Canadiens' success can ripple through the entire city—not just in excitement, but in economic impact too.
It’s more than just hockey. It’s about community. It’s people standing on tables after a goal. It’s calling three or four bars just to find a spot to watch the game with your crew. It’s jerseys, cheers, frustration, and hope all rolled into one. Cecil Turgeon and his friend Mike Lee, decked out in full Habs gear, were glowing with optimism. “If not tonight, then next game. They’ll do it,” Mike said confidently.
Even if the Canadiens lost that nail-biter to the Leafs in overtime, the spirit isn’t broken. If anything, it’s stronger than ever. The team might have to fight just a bit longer, but the city’s behind them, loud and proud. Whether it’s in the bars, in the streets, or at the Bell Centre, Montreal is buzzing—and win or lose, this playoff chase is exactly what the city needed.
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