Canada Shakes: Montreal Canadiens Fans Trigger Earthquakes Celebrating NHL Playoffs Win Over Buffalo
Montreal Canadiens fans celebrated their team's overtime victory over the Buffalo Sabres, causing measurable seismic activity. Natural Resources Canada recorded tremors during key moments of the game, with fans reacting strongly to goals scored. Riot police were deployed to manage the celebrations, which included some unruly behavior among the crowd.
- ▪The Canadiens won 3-2 in overtime against the Sabres in Game 7 of the playoffs.
- ▪Seismographs registered tremors of 0.5 on the Richter scale during the games.
- ▪Riot police were deployed in downtown Montreal to manage the celebrations and some disturbances.
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Montreal Canadiens players celebrate beating the Buffalo Sabres in Game 7 of the 2nd Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs in Buffalo, NY. Getty The Montreal Canadiens’ 3-2 overtime win on Monday against the Buffalo Sabres literally made the Earth move. Might seem smalltime to LA residents, but Natural Resources Canada seismographs registered tremors of 0.5 on on the Richter scale during both the May 16 at-home NHL playoff in the Canadian metropolis and similar shakes during the away game on May 18. According to sensors at Collège Jean-de-Brébeuf and McQuill University, the multiple small earthquakes and seismic activity occurred during primetime ET goals scored by the Original Six team in their Stanley Cup second round down-to-the-wire battle with the formidable Sabres.
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