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Capitals Dominate Canadiens in Game 4, Move to Brink of Series Win

Washington's 5-2 victory, fueled by Tom Wilson's pivotal hit, sets up a Game 5 elimination opportunity as officiating controversies persist.

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Overview

  • The Washington Capitals defeated the Montreal Canadiens 5-2 in Game 4, taking a commanding 3-1 lead in the first-round playoff series.
  • Tom Wilson's third-period hit on Alexandre Carrier, which went unpenalized, led to a turnover and the game-tying goal by Brandon Duhaime.
  • Andrew Mangiapane scored the go-ahead goal late in the third period, with Duhaime and Wilson adding empty-net goals to seal the win.
  • Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis and goalie Jakub Dobes criticized the officiating, questioning the lack of penalties on key Capitals plays.
  • The NHL fined both teams $25,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct during warmups, reflecting ongoing efforts to manage escalating tensions in the series.