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Canadiens Narrow Series After Both Teams Lose Starting Goalies in Game 3

Montreal's 6-3 win over Washington shifts momentum as injuries sideline Montembeault and Thompson indefinitely.

Apr 12, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Montreal Canadiens forward Patrik Laine (92) pursues the play against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the second period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images/ File Photo
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Montreal Canadiens' Christian Dvorak (28) celebrates his goal over the Washington Capitals with teammates during third period NHL playoff action in Montreal on Friday, April 25, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi
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Overview

  • Both the Washington Capitals and Montreal Canadiens lost their starting goaltenders to lower-body injuries during Game 3 of their first-round NHL playoff series.
  • Montreal's Sam Montembeault exited in the second period after appearing to injure his left leg, and Washington's Logan Thompson left late in the third following a collision with teammate Dylan Strome.
  • Rookie Jakub Dobes replaced Montembeault, making his NHL playoff debut and earning his first postseason win by stopping seven of eight shots.
  • The Capitals' backup, Charlie Lindgren, stepped in for Thompson after the injury but could not prevent the Canadiens from sealing a 6-3 victory.
  • Montreal's win cuts Washington's series lead to 2-1, with Game 4 set to take place at the Bell Centre on Sunday night.