Sixteen people were arrested, including three minors.
The riot followed a victory by the Montreal Canadiens over the Boston Bruins in game 7 of the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Despite the violence, no injuries were reported.
It's not the first time a Canadiens victory has triggered violence. In 1993, the year the team won its last Stanley Cup, fans also rioted in downtown Montreal.
The Associated Press contributed to this story.
