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IN PHOTOS: faceoff fever hits downtown Montreal ahead of Habs Game 4

Fans began arriving in the early afternoon at the Bell Centre for Game 4 of the Montreal Canadiens’ playoff series against the Tampa Bay Lightning, with excitement building both inside and outside the arena.

Crowds filled the surrounding streets as supporters made their way toward the venue, many stopping to take in the atmosphere at outdoor watch areas and fan events nearby.

From jersey-clad groups gathering along Avenue des Canadiens to fans lining up at entrances, the energy steadily grew ahead of puck drop, setting the stage for another electric night of playoff hockey in Montreal.

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