Capitals-Canadiens Game 1 Recap: Washington Takes 1-0 Series Lead with 3-2 OT Victory

Skip to content Apr 21, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Montreal Canadiens in the first period in game one of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images Plus: This was a pretty complete game first 50 minutes from the Washington Capitals, especially considering how poorly they finished the regular season. Logan Thompson looked excellent in his return to the lineup, the Caps arrived on time and came in hot out of the gate, and...