In the first period of Game 1 against the Canadiens, Capitals defender Alex Alexeyev avoided a penalty for a high cross-check on Brendan Gallagher. The game was characterized by intense physical play, with the Capitals recording 20 hits early on, highlighting their aggressive approach. This strategy provoked the Canadiens into retaliatory minor penalties, allowing the Capitals to convert their first power play, with Alex Ovechkin scoring shortly thereafter. This game mirrored previous postseason encounters, relevant to the ongoing rivalry and intensity of playoff hockey.
Alex Alexeyev was lucky to escape a penalty after a high cross-check on Brendan Gallagher during Game 1 against the Canadiens.
The Capitals displayed physicality early, with 20 hits in the first period, establishing dominance and drawing penalties from the Canadiens.
A high cross-check resulted in no immediate penalty call, reminiscent of Nicklas Backstrom's past postseason suspension, emphasizing playoff intensity.
Capitals' players, including Ovechkin, capitalized on the Canadiens' mistakes, showcasing the team's aggressive strategy in Game 1.
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