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Ovechkin's OT Heroics Propel Capitals to Game 1 Playoff Win Over Canadiens

Alex Ovechkin's first career playoff overtime goal secures Washington's 3-2 victory, marking a strong start for the top-seeded Capitals.

Apr 21, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars center Colin Blackwell (15) and Colorado Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson (6) chase the puck during the overtime period in game two of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Apr 21, 2025; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN;Winnipeg Jets center Mark Scheifele (55) celebrates a goal against the St. Louis Blues with Winnipeg Jets left wing Kyle Connor (81) in the first period in game two of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: James Carey Lauder-Imagn Images
Apr 21, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; LA Kings center Phillip Danault (24) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Edmonton Oilers in the second period of game one of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Alex Ovechkin scored twice, including the overtime winner, and added an assist to lead the Washington Capitals to a 3-2 victory in Game 1 against the Montreal Canadiens.
  • The Capitals built a 2-0 lead through two periods, with Anthony Beauvillier adding a goal, before the Canadiens rallied in the third with goals from Cole Caufield and Nick Suzuki to force overtime.
  • Ovechkin's overtime goal was the 74th playoff goal of his career, tying him with NHL greats Mario Lemieux and Joe Pavelski on the all-time leaderboard.
  • Goaltender Logan Thompson returned from injury to make 33 saves for Washington, while Montreal's Sam Montembeault stopped 29 shots in his playoff debut.
  • The Capitals secured their first playoff win since 2022, taking a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven series, with Game 2 scheduled for Wednesday in Washington.