Canadiens Fans Turn Playoff Watch Parties Into a Windfall

Montreal’s playoff watch parties brought in more than $320,000, which is the kind of number that tells you this fan base does not show up halfway. The money adds another layer to a postseason run that already had the city buzzing, with the Canadiens serving as a rallying point well beyond the rink. When Montreal gets rolling, everything becomes bigger, louder, and just a little bit more theatrical than it needs to be.