Capitals-Canadiens Game 5 Recap: Caps Punch Their Ticket to 2nd Round With Commanding 4-1 Win

Posted on April 30, 2025April 30, 2025 by Kalilu Jawara

Apr 30, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Montreal Canadiens in the first period in game five of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Plus: We won’t have to hear about 2010 again for a while.

Minus: He was ready for the moment, but Logan Thompson was quite a bit busier throughout the third period than you would’ve liked.

Our Three Stars:
*** Dylan Strome (2 assists)
** Tom Wilson (1 goal, 1 assist)
* Logan Thompson (28 saves, 1 GA)

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We’ve already exorcised one demon from playoff’s past. Time for another…

We've got our first matchup of the Second Round LOCKED IN 🔒

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