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Montreal Canadiens could advance to Stanley Cup final on QuebecB´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·™s Fête nationale

North AmericaB´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·™s most successful hockey team one win away from first final appearance since 1993
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Montreal Canadiens celebrate after defeating the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup semifinal playoff series Tuesday, June 22, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

For the first time since 1993, the Montreal Canadiens are one win away from the Stanley Cup final.

TonightB´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·™s game B´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·” being played in Montreal B´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·” coincides with QuebecB´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·™s Fête nationale holiday.

At some Montreal bars, patrons have been told to arrive between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. if they want to get a table to watch the 8 p.m. game.

QuebecB´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·™s COVID-19 restrictions require bar patrons to be seated and dancing is not allowed.

Bar operators in downtown Montreal say the HabsB´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·™ playoff run has led to a dramatic increase in business, following months of COVID-19 closures.

Still, some say theyB´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·™re worried victory celebrations may get out of control.

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