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Capitals Lead Canadiens as NHL Playoff Action Intensifies

Washington holds a 1-0 series edge with Game 2 set for tonight, while pivotal matchups in Dallas-Colorado and Edmonton-Los Angeles loom.

Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals celebrates after scoring a goal against the Montreal Canadiens during overtime in Game One of the First Round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Capital One Arena on April 21, 2025 in Washington, DC.
Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson dives for the puck in the third period of Game 2 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series against the Montreal Canadiens Wednesday, April 23, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Overview

  • Alex Ovechkin's Game 1 overtime heroics gave the Capitals a 3-2 win over the Canadiens, marking his first playoff OT goal and extending his scoring legacy.
  • Washington faces Montreal in Game 2 tonight at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN, with fans able to stream the game via free trials on FuboTV and DirecTV Stream.
  • The Stars and Avalanche are tied 1-1 heading into Game 3 at 9:30 p.m. ET, with Colorado potentially seeing captain Gabriel Landeskog return to the lineup.
  • The Kings lead the Oilers 1-0 after a dramatic Game 1 comeback and will look to extend their advantage in Game 2 tonight at 10 p.m. ET on TBS.
  • Key injuries, including Washington's Martin Fehervary and Dallas' Miro Heiskanen, remain focal points as teams navigate roster challenges in this tightly contested first round.