CFL division final takeaways: Alouettes, Elks rise to occasion, reach Grey Cup
The Montreal Alouettes and Edmonton Elks have advanced to the Grey Cup after winning their respective division finals. The Alouettes defeated the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, while the Elks secured a victory over the B.C. Lions.
Why it matters
Determines the final matchup for the premier championship in Canadian professional football.
Montreal Alouettes quarterback Davis Alexander (10) celebrates with teammates after winning the CFL Eastern Final football game against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. (Graham Hughes/CP) The stage is set for the Grey Cup in Calgary, with the Montreal Alouettes and Edmonton Elks reaching next Sunday's championship game by sticking to their regular-season identities.
The Alouettes secured their return trip to the Grey Cup with a 33-23 victory over the visiting Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the CFL East final on Saturday.
Montreal appeared to have full control early, but Winnipeg pushed back after halftime to narrow the gap. Ultimately, the Alouettes finished the job to earn redemption after last season's loss to Saskatchewan.
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