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On YouTubeWashington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / May 1
Did the Capitals prove they’re scary enough in the first round?
The Washington Capitals defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-1 Wednesday night, which sealed a 4-1 first-round series victory for the club. It’s the first time the Capitals have advanced to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs since 2018, when they won their first championship in franchise history.
Washington Capitals News / NoVa Caps / May 1
Washington Capitals Recall Mitchell Gibson From AHL Hershey, Loan Clay Stevenson To Bears 
The Washington Capitals have recalled goaltender Mitchell Gibson from the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League (AHL), senior vice president and general manager Chris Patrick announced today.
The 'NHL Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz
The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?
Washington Capitals News / Blade of Steel / May 1
Dylan Strome Praises Tom Wilson's Most Controversial Play of Capitals/Canadiens Series in Post-Game Interview
After a Game 3 win for Montreal, their series against Washington was up in the air, but now Dylan Strome has revealed what turned the tide in their series.
What cities should get NHL expansion teams?
It seems the NHL is in a good place. Ratings are up, talent levels are high, and the league added two teams to get up to 32 in the not-too-distant past.
The 'Most career goals in the Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz
How many of the players 35 players in NHL history to rack up 60 or more goals all-time in the Stanley Cup Playoffs can you name in five minutes?
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 1
4 Takeaways From Capitals’ Series Victory Over Canadiens in Round 1
The Washington Capitals have claimed a series win for the first time since lifting Lord Stanley’s Cup to the rafters following the 2018 Stanley Cup Final.
NHL News / FirstSportz / May 1
Tom Wilson takes ‘cheap’ dig at Canadiens after Capitals' first-round series win in Game 5
The Washington Capitals are moving on to the next round. The Metropolitan Division winners took down the Montreal Canadiens in Game 5 to advance to the second-round.
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 1
Alex Ovechkin lifts Capitals into second round of Stanley Cup playoffs
Entering Game 5 against Montreal on Wednesday, the Capitals hadn't made it out of the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs since the 2017-18 season. They needed Ovechkin to excel in the series against the Canadiens to end the drought.
NHL News / Field Level Media / April 30
Capitals close out Canadiens with Game 5 romp
Tom Wilson collected a goal and an assist to help the Washington Capitals advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals courtesy of a 4-1 victory over the visiting Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday in Game 5 of their first-round series.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 30
Capitals Move to Round 2 With 4-1 Win Over Canadiens in Game 5
The Washington Capitals’ long wait for a series win is finally over. The Capitals have claimed their first series win since the 2018 Stanley Cup Final following a 4-1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens in Game 5 at Capital One Arena.
Good Night Montreal! Capitals Down Canadiens 4-1 in Game 5, Will Face Carolina In Second Round
Photo:@Capitals/X The Washington Capitals defeated the Montreal Canadiens, 4-1, Wednesday night at Capital One Arena. With the victory, the Capitals secured their victory in their best-of-seven series, four games to one.
NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 30
Alex Ovechkin reaches Mario Lemieux territory in Game 5 vs. Canadiens
Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals can eliminate the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday night. A win in Game 5 punches their ticket to the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / April 30
Capitals’ Aliaksei Protas returns for Game 5 following 10-game absence due to foot injury
The Washington Capitals will see a boost to their forward ranks for Game 5 versus the Montreal Canadiens as Aliaksei Protas is set to return, reports Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network.
Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / April 30
Capitals’ Trying to Win a Playoff Series for First Time Since 2018 Stanley Cup Final
Since hoisting the 34.5-pound, or 15.5 kilograms, Stanley Cup in 2018, the Capitals have been on the losing end of the handshake line after Round 1 five consecutive times.
NHL News / Last Word On Sports / April 30
NHL Predictions: April 30 Montreal Canadiens vs Washington Capitals
Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day our writers here at Last Word on Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.
Washington Capitals News / Breakaway on SI / April 28
Capitals Star Snubbed from Vezina Consideration
The NHL recently announced their three finalists for the Vezina Trophy, and Washington Capitals star goalie Logan Thompson was not mentioned. While Winnipeg Jets netminder Connor Hellebuyck is sure to run away with his second straight Vezina, the Capitals go-to backstop is more than deserving of a nomination.
NHL News / Field Level Media / April 27
Capitals score 4 in third period, take 3-1 series lead on Canadiens
Andrew Mangiapane scored the go-ahead goal with 3:37 remaining in the third period and the visiting Washington Capitals beat the Montreal Canadiens 5-2 in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference first-round series on Sunday night.
Logan Thompson News / Daily Faceoff / April 27
Capitals’ Thompson, Protas to be game-time decisions ahead of Game 4
Washington Capitals’ Head Coach Spencer Carbery says goaltender Logan Thompson and forward Aliases Protas will be game-time decisions ahead of their Game 4 first-round matchup against the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday.
Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 26
Capitals HC hints at starting goaltender for Game 4
Washington Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery didn’t provide an injury update on Logan Thompson on Saturday, but did seem to clear a path for Charlie Lindgren to start Game 4 against the Canadiens on Sunday.
Ilya Protas News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 26
Capitals assign a top prospect to AHL
One of Washington’s top prospects could soon be getting his first taste of playing in the pros.
Logan Thompson News / Yardbarker / April 24
Capitals' Logan Thompson continues to foil Canadiens
Washington Capitals goalie Logan Thompson forgot it's no longer the regular season in his postgame news conference on Wednesday night.
Nicklas Backstrom News / House of Hockey / April 24
Capitals fans saddened over decision by longtime franchise star Nicklas Backstrom
Capitals fans everywhere are left saddened by the latest decision from longtime franchise star forward Nicklas Backstrom, who hasn't played since late 2023.
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