Canadiens Playoff Run Gives Montreal Businesses A Boost

When the Canadiens go on a playoff run, the ripple effects reach far beyond the rink and into the cash registers around Montreal. Local businesses are feeling the change in customer traffic, which is the kind of postseason impact that does not show up in the standings but absolutely shows up in the city. Everybody knows hockey matters in Quebec, but the real tell is how fast the sidewalks and restaurants fill when the Habs get hot.