The Montreal Alouettes defeated the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 27-12 in the CFL East Division semifinal. Quarterback Cody Fajardo threw two touchdown passes and ran for 62 yards. Montreal's defense was dominant, forcing a fumble, making two interceptions, and getting multiple deflections. They will now face the Defending Grey Cup champions, the Toronto Argonauts, in the East final. This is the third consecutive year that Hamilton and Montreal have faced off in the playoffs. The Alouettes have now beaten Hamilton four times this year, including a win in front of a home crowd last season.

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