Montreal police fine 2 for fireworks after Canadiens win

Montreal police have announced that two individuals will be fined for setting off fireworks in the city's downtown core following a major playoff victory by the Montreal Canadiens on Monday night. The team defeated the Buffalo Sabres in Game 7 of their second-round series, advancing to the third round of the NHL playoffs against the Carolina Hurricanes.

The decisive game was played in Buffalo, but the Canadiens' home arena, the Bell Centre, hosted a sold-out watch party for approximately 20,000 fans. After the win, revelers took to the streets to celebrate. Police reported that no arrests were made during the night's events.

However, officers were required to disperse two separate gatherings. One crowd near the intersection of Peel and Ste-Catherine streets was dispersed after some individuals threw garbage at police. A second group was dispersed shortly after midnight near Mansfield Street and René-Lévesque Boulevard after fireworks were launched toward officers on horseback.

Chief Inspector David Shane had previously warned fans that it is forbidden to throw or possess fireworks or smoke-emitting devices during gatherings. The two individuals facing fines were identified for...