Alex Ovechkin scored as the Washington Capitals advanced to Round 2 following a 4-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens in Game 5 ...

It’s the Capitals’ first series win since capturing the Stanley Cup in 2018, and they clinched at home for the first time since 2015.

WASHINGTON -- Alex Ovechkin scored his fourth goal of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and the Washington Capitals eliminated the ...

The Montreal Canadiens are out of the NHL playoffs. Montreal fell 4-1 to the Washington Capitals in Game 5 of their ...

Tom Wilson had a goal and an assist as the Washington Capitals defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-1 in Game 5 to win their first-round series in five games on Wednesday.

With a 3-1 loss on Wednesday, the Canadiens have been eliminated from the post-season, sending the top-seeded Washington Capitals team to Round 2.

WASHINGTON - The Washington Capitals beat the Montreal Canadiens in Game 5 of the first round of the NHL playoffs. The game ...