Overview
- Andrew Mangiapane scored the decisive goal late in the third period, breaking a 2-2 tie as the Capitals rallied from a deficit to win Game 4.
- Brandon Duhaime added two goals, including an empty-netter, while Dylan Strome contributed a goal and an assist for Washington.
- Logan Thompson returned from a Game 3 injury to make 16 saves, anchoring the Capitals’ strong defensive performance.
- Montreal’s Juraj Slafkovsky and Cole Caufield each scored on the power play, with rookie goaltender Jakub Dobes making 21 saves in his first playoff start.
- Game 5 is scheduled for Wednesday night in Washington, where the Capitals will aim to close out the series against the Canadiens.