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Riot Police Use Tear Gas, No Arrests After Fan Fireworks

5/21/2026

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Riot police deployed tear-gas after some fans ignited fireworks and flares outside the Bell Centre.
Police spokesperson Manuel Couture said fans threw trash bins and bottles at officers during the clash.
Montreal police reported no arrests were made despite the confrontation.
Officers warned downtown fans to disperse after most gathered peacefully on René-Lévesque Boulevard and Ste-Catherine Street.

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Riot police deployed tear-gas after some fans ignited fireworks and flares outside the Bell Centre.
Police spokesperson Manuel Couture said fans threw trash bins and bottles at officers during the clash.
Montreal police reported no arrests were made despite the confrontation.
Officers warned downtown fans to disperse after most gathered peacefully on René-Lévesque Boulevard and Ste-Catherine Street.