Capitals Edge Canadiens in OT Thriller with Ovechkin’s Heroics

April 21, 2025, 10:18 pm

In a gripping overtime battle, the Washington Capitals edged past the Montreal Canadiens 3-2. Alexander Ovechkin scored his first playoff overtime goal, sealing the dramatic victory. The hard-fought match left Canadiens stunned and boosted Capitals’ momentum heading into the next phase of the postseason.

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globalnews.ca / Call of the Wilde: Canadiens come up short in playoff opener to Capitals

The Montreal Canadiens rallied to force overtime against the Washington Capitals, but fell 3-2 on a winner from Alex Ovechkin in the playoff series opener.

lapresse.ca / La revue de presse de Paul Arcand | Ovechkin bat le CH : « Quoi qu’il en soit, le Canadien va rebondir demain soir »

À l’occasion de sa revue de presse du 22 avril, Paul Arcand revient sur la défaite des Canadiens de Montréal face aux Capitals de Washington, par la marque de 3-2 en prolongation.

winnipegfreepress.com / Capitals host the Canadiens with 1-0 series lead

winnipegfreepress.com / NHL playoffs: Ovechkin scores first playoff overtime goal as Capitals edge Canadiens 3-2 in Game 1

winnipegfreepress.com / Canadiens encouraged by comeback despite Game 1 loss to physical Capitals, Ovechkin

winnipegfreepress.com / Alex Ovechkin makes more history with his first NHL playoff overtime goal

ledevoir.com / Le Canadien perd son premier match des séries éliminatoires

La formation montréalaise a été défaite en prolongation par les Capitals de Washington.

winnipegfreepress.com / Ovechkin scores his 1st playoff overtime goal as the Capitals beat the Canadiens 3-2 in Game 1


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