NHL Playoff Clash: Capitals and Canadiens Ignite Dramatic Series Opener

April 20, 2025, 2:20 pm

The NHL playoffs have kicked off with a high-stakes showdown between the Washington Capitals and the Montreal Canadiens. Spectator cheers mix with record-breaking moments as Alex Ovechkin’s historic goal tally and the Canadiens’ intensified preparations lay the groundwork for a fiercely competitive matchup. With strategic maneuvers and glacial determination on display, both teams are set to battle it out for an early series edge, fueling the excitement of hockey fans nationwide—even if the theatrics off the ice sometimes rival the on-ice drama.

winnipegfreepress.com / After breaking the NHL goals record, Ovechkin and the Capitals open the playoffs vs. the Canadiens

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globalnews.ca / Habs’ Demidov focused on winning ahead of matchup with Caps’ Ovechkin

The 19-year-old Russian is focused on helping the Montreal Canadiens upset the top-seeded Washington Capitals in the first round of the NHL playoffs.

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