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Two People Fined for Fireworks After Canadiens Beat Sabres in Game 7 of NHL Playoffs
Two people will receive fines after fireworks and bottle throwing forced riot police to disperse crowds near the Bell Centre, officials said.
- On Monday, May 18, 2026, roughly 20,000 spectators attended a sold-out watch party at the Bell Centre celebrating the Montreal Canadiens' Game 7 victory over the Buffalo Sabres.
- Following the game, celebrations spilled onto downtown streets like Ste-Catherine St., where most fans remained peaceful while a small group engaged in an "altercation" with officers, throwing trash bins and bottles.
- Riot gear-clad officers deployed chemical irritants and issued dispersal warnings on Peel St., while another group was dispersed near Mansfield Street and René-Lévesque Boulevard shortly after midnight.
- Police spokesperson Manuel Couture confirmed two individuals will face fines for launching fireworks toward officers on horseback, though no arrests were made on Monday night.
- The Canadiens' victory advances the team to the third round of the NHL playoffs against the Carolina Hurricanes, continuing their pursuit of the Stanley Cup.
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Two people fined for fireworks after Canadiens beat Sabres in Game 7 of NHL playoffs
MONTREAL - Montreal police say two people will be fined for lighting fireworks in the city's downtown after the Canadiens beat the Buffalo Sabres Monday night in Game 7.
·Toronto, Canada
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C 25%
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