The Capitals cracked the code at Bell Centre, beating the Canadiens 5-2 and going up 3-1 in their first-round series.

Things are getting increasingly testy in the first-round playoff series between the Washington Capitals and the Montreal Canadiens

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Montreal Canadiens vs. Washington Capitals NHL game to be played on April 30, 2025 on ESPN.

Fueled by a roaring home crowd in their first playoff game since 2017, the Montreal Canadiens triumphed over the Washington Capitals 6-3 in Game 3. The high-energy match saw injuries to both starting goalies and a spirited fight,

Jakub Dobes made 21 saves in his first career playoff start, the Canadiens forced to play without starting goaltender Sam Montembeault.

The Washington Capitals hold a 2-1 series lead heading into Game 4 against the Montreal Canadiens on April 27. While the Capitals prepare for another intense matchup at the Bell Centre, the biggest question surrounding the team is whether goaltender Logan Thompson,