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.
B´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·”The Canadian Press