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On YouTubeWashington Capitals News / NoVa Caps / April 30
Washington Capitals Announce Aliaksei Protas Will Be Game-Time Decision For Game 5, Taylor Raddysh Skates With Extras On Wednesday 
Washington Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery announced prior to Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Stanley Cup Playoff first-round series against the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday (7 PM ET, Monumental Sports Network locally, ESPN nationally) that Aliaksei Protas will be a game-time decision.
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.
Alexander 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.
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?
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.
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.
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 28
Dylan McIlrath, Arber Xhekaj fined for unsportsmanlike conduct
Montreal defenseman Arber Xhekaj and Washington blueliner Dylan McIlrath were both fined the maximum amount by the NHL on Monday for unsportsmanlike conduct that took place during pregame warmups prior to Sunday's Game 4.
NHL News / Breakaway on SI / April 28
Capitals and Canadiens Players Fined for Pre-Game Conduct
The NHL cracked down on any possible mishaps between the Montreal Canadiens and Washington Capitals following a huge brawl in Game 3. Josh Anderson and Tom Wilson were fined for a fight that spilled into the benches while the teams were leaving the ice, but new fines have been handed out following Game 4.
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 / 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.
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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