Canadiens fans celebrate in the streets of Montreal after upset Game 7 win

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You could tell Montrealers had been waiting for this moment for, well, 42 years.

After beating the Toronto Maple Leafs in the playoffs during the first postseason meeting between the two teams since 1979, Canadiens fans were quick to celebrate through Montreal’s streets.

Despite being down 3-1 in the series, the Habs stormed back with three straight wins to take the first-round matchup in Game 7 on Monday night.

Goals from Brendan Gallagher, Tyler Toffoli and Corey Perry lifted the Habs to a 3-1 victory at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena.

The Habs get right back at it tomorrow, facing off against the Winnipeg Jets in the second round of the NHL playoffs.

See also:
- Here’s the schedule for the Canadiens-Jets playoff series
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Here are some of the best videos via Twitter, Instagram and Reddit:

Downtown Montreal right now after the Montreal Canadiens eliminate the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 7 ! #GoHabsGo #Quebec #StanleyCupPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/mnapxlKUmF

— Corry Todd (@CorryTodd) June 1, 2021

This entire line of traffic had to wait for the fireworks someone had set off in the intersection to burn out 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/DBV23CPP1P

— oskr (@ZachOskrdal) June 1, 2021

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Hats off to the Canadiens, and here’s hoping everyone celebrated safely.