The Washington Capitals go for the series win on Wednesday night when they host the Montreal Canadiens in Game 5.

The Washington Capitals host the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday night in Game 5 of their first round series. The Capitals are looking to eliminate the Canadiens with a win and avoid having to go back to Montreal. The Capitals won both games in Washington to open up the series, but lost the first game in Montreal 6-3. They bounced back on Sunday to win 5-2 and take a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series.

Alex Ovechkin has continued to be a force for the Capitals in the playoffs, as he is tied for the team lead with three goals. Connor McMichael also has three goals and has four points. Dylan Strome leads the team with five assists and seven points. The Capitals are looking to wrap up the seriers, but if they lose Game 6 will be Friday in Montreal.

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Game Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025

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Game Time: 7:00 p.m. ET

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The Canadians are hoping to get the series back to their home ice with a win on Wednesday night.

The Canadiens had their offense going in their win, as they scored six goals in Game 3, but in their three losses they have scored just five combined goals.

In Game 4 they did have the lead heading into the third period, but they gave up four goals in the final frame. The last three of those came in the last four minutes, letting the game slip away.

Lane Huston is leading the team with five points in the playoffs and Cole Caulfield is the team’s top goal scorer with three.

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