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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.

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.