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Capitals Eliminate Canadiens in Game 5 to Advance to Second Round

Washington secured a 4-1 victory, with Ovechkin tying a playoff milestone and rookie Jakub Dobes stepping in for injured Montembeault.

Montreal Canadiens defenceman Alexandre Carrier (45) in action in the third period of Game 2 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series against the Washington Capitals, Wednesday, April 23, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Josh Anderson #17 of the Montreal Canadiens and Tom Wilson #43 of the Washington Capitals skate against each other during the second period in Game Four of the First Round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bell Centre on April 27, 2025 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Overview

  • The Washington Capitals defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-1 in Game 5, winning the first-round series 4-1.
  • With the win, the Capitals advance to face the Carolina Hurricanes in the second round of the NHL playoffs.
  • Alex Ovechkin scored his 76th career postseason goal, tying Mario Lemieux for 12th on the NHL's all-time playoff goals list.
  • Montreal played without key players, including injured starting goalie Sam Montembeault, with rookie Jakub Dobes starting in net for Games 4 and 5.
  • The Canadiens' playoff run marked their first appearance since 2021, following a season of significant improvement and dramatic comebacks.