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Capitals Dominate Third Period to Take 3-1 Series Lead Over Canadiens

Washington scored four third-period goals, including a go-ahead tally by Andrew Mangiapane, to secure a 5-2 Game 4 victory and move within one win of advancing.

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Washington Capitals' Andrew Mangiapane (88) celebrates his goal over the Montreal Canadiens with teammates during third period NHL playoff action in Montreal on Sunday, April 27, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi

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.