US EditionA new hope: Montreal Canadiens look to upset Washington Capitals... again
- The Washington Capitals defeated the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 in overtime during Game 1 on April 21, 2025, in Washington.
- Montreal, considered the underdog, surprised many by making the playoffs after a three-year rebuild.
- Ovechkin scored twice, including the game-winning goal 2:26 into overtime, after Montreal rallied with a power play goal.
- After the loss, Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki stated, "We'll be in better shape coming into Game 2," expressing optimism.
- Montreal looks to even the series in Game 2, on Wednesday in Washington, before games are played in Montreal.
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Suzuki Reacts To Coach’s Controversial Decision
The Montreal Canadiens found themselves in a gritty contest against the Washington Capitals in Game 2 of their opening-round playoff series, ultimately falling 3-1. Coach Martin St. Louis made the daring call to shorten his bench in the third period, a strategy that spurred debate among fans and analysts alike. Down 2-1 going into the final frame, St. Louis opted for a tighter rotation, reducing ice time for key players like Patrik Laine, Joel A…
How can Canadiens protect the lead better?
How can the Canadiens protect their lead better in their series against the Capitals? How does Martin St. Louis get Patrik Laine going after benching him for the entire third period in Game 2? How can Montreal get back in this series? TSN Hockey analyst Frankie Corrado joins SC with Jay Onrait to discuss.
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