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On YouTubeAlexander Ovechkin News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 29
Alex Ovechkin misses practice while key forward prepares for Game 5 return
The Washington Capitals received a mixed bag of updates in their practice on the eve of Game 5. The Capitals look to book their ticket to the second round with a win over the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday night.
Tom Wilson News / Field Level Media / April 29
Tom Wilson, Caps out to finish off Canadiens in Game 5
Washington Capitals rugged forward Tom Wilson has made his mark on the Eastern Conference first-round series against the Montreal Canadiens, and his head coach wouldn't have it any other way.
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?
Alexander Ovechkin News / Blade of Steel / April 29
Washington Capitals Get Worrying News on Alex Ovechkin Ahead of Game Five
Worrying news for the Washington Capitals emerged about Alex Ovechkin ahead of the fifth game against the Montreal Canadiens. The Washington Capitals now hold a 3-1 lead over the Montreal Canadiens in the first round of the playoffs.
Logan Thompson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 28
Capitals’ Logan Thompson makes ‘scary’ injury admission after Game 4 win
The Washington Capitals have the Montreal Canadiens on the brink after a come-from-behind Game 4 victory at the Bell Centre on Sunday night — and Logan Thompson returned for his third win of the series.
Washington Capitals’ Dylan McIlrath, Montreal Canadiens’ Arber Xhekaj, Teams Fined For Unsportsmanlike Conduct During Pregame Skate Before Game 4 
The NHL announced on Monday that Washington Capitals defenseman Dylan McIlrath ($2018.23), Montreal Canadiens defenseman Arber Xhekaj ($3385.42), and the two teams ($25,000 each) were all fined for unsportsmanlike conduct that went down in the pregame skate prior to Game 4 of the Eastern Conference First Round series on Sunday at Bell Centre.
Tom Wilson News / House of Hockey / April 28
Controversial Headshot from Tom Wilson May Have Ended the Canadiens' Stanley Cup Hopes
Capitals forward Tom Wilson, who was one of the most controversial figures in Game 3 of their series against the Habs, may have ended Montreal's Stanley Cup hopes.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 28
3 Takeaways as Capitals Survive Game 4 vs. Canadiens
The Washington Capitals escaped Game 4 in Montreal with a 5-2 win on Sunday night. For anyone casually glancing at the box score, it would seem like a runaway victory for Tom Wilson and his Capitals.
Logan Thompson News / Athlon Sports / April 28
Logan Thompson Reveals Real Reason He Left Capitals-Canadiens Game 3
Logan Thompson provided clarity on his Game 3 injury scare following the Washington Capitals' 5–2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens in Game 4. The goalie revealed that he did not suffer a lower-body injury, as initially believed, but rather a head issue that forced him out of Friday’s loss.
Tom Wilson News / Athlon Sports / April 28
Tom Wilson Addresses Controversial Hit in Capitals-Canadiens Game 4
Tom Wilson’s physical approach to hockey again took center stage as the Washington Capitals defeated the Montreal Canadiens 5-2 in Game 4, moving within one win of advancing to the second round.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 28
Capitals flex their muscles, take commanding series lead vs. Canadiens
With a 5-2 win on Sunday, the Washington Capitals made anyone who thought Montreal could make a series out of their first-round matchup think again.
NHL News / WashingtonCaps.com / April 27
Andrew Mangiapane News / The Hockey Writers / April 27
Capitals Take 3-1 Series Lead over Canadiens on Late Mangiapane Goal
Washington Capitals forward Andrew Mangiapane scored a late game-winning goal to help secure his team a 3-1 lead in their first-round series against the Montreal Canadiens.
Tom Wilson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 27
Tom Wilson energizes Capitals with jaw-dropping hit in Game 4
Who says the NHL is losing its physicality? Sure, there might be some no-hitters in the regular season, but the Stanley Cup Playoffs take on a different identity.
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 27
Key Capitals goaltender, forward to be game-time decisions for Game 4
Sunday’s morning skate was more than encouraging for the Washington Capitals.
Washington Capitals News / Blade of Steel / April 27
Washington Capitals Get Positive Update During Practice Ahead of Game Four
The Washington Capitals have gotten some good news ahead of today's Game 4 against the Montreal Canadiens after suffering an injury scare in the Game 3 loss.
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.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 26
Watch: Tom Wilson, Josh Anderson fight on Capitals bench
The Stanley Cup playoffs can get heated when two teams have to keep playing each other game after game. Tensions get high, anger starts to build and sometimes emotions just erupt.
Washington Capitals 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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