Montreal deploys riot cops after Canadiens’ Game 7 win

Habs fans celebrated into the night Monday after Montreal’s overtime victory over the Buffalo Sabres.

Most fans leaving the area around the Bell Centre dispersed peacefully.

However, a small group had what he described as an “altercation” with officers, throwing trash bins and bottles at police, according to police spokesperson Manuel Couture.

Montreal police charged the group and deployed a chemical irritant on Peel St. near Ste-Catherine St. A police car could be heard issuing dispersal warning over loudspeakers.

As of midnight, the police operation was ongoing.

No arrests had been made.

Fans celebrate in the middle of René-Lévesque Blvd. following the Game 7 win Monday. Evan Buhler / Montreal Gazette

Fireworks erupt over the crowd of fans outside the Bell Centre following the Montreal Canadiens’ win on Monday. Evan Buhler / Montreal Gazette

A fan celebrates on top of a street light on Ste-Catherine St. following the game on Monday. Evan Buhler / Montreal Gazette

Fans block the progress of a vehicle in the middle of Peel St. following the Canadiens’ win in Game 7 on Monday. Evan Buhler / Montreal Gazette

Montreal Police in riot gear clash with fans on Ste-Catherine St. following the game. Evan Buhler / Montreal Gazette

Montreal Police in riot gear prepare to disperse fans on Ste-Catherine St. Evan Buhler / Montreal Gazette

Montreal Police in riot gear prepare to disperse fans on Ste-Catherine St. Evan Buhler / Montreal Gazette

Montreal police disperse fans after a flare was set off outside the Bell Centre after Monday’s game. Evan Buhler / Montreal Gazette

Fans walk down Peel St. following a clash with police after the Canadiens game on Monday. Evan Buhler / Montreal Gazette

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