Tom Wilson's pivotal hit on Alexandre Carrier in Game 4 shifted momentum, helping the Capitals score four unanswered goals in the third period for a 5-2 victory. This win gave them a 3-1 series lead against the Canadiens. Carrier was injured from the hit and did not practice the following day, creating uncertainty for Game 5. Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis expressed concern over Carrier's injury and confidence in backup Jayden Struble if needed. The hit was a result of Carrier being caught in a vulnerable position, as acknowledged by St. Louis.
"It's hard to see him go off on a play like that," Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis said after Sunday's game.
"We're confident in Strubes if he needs to come in," St. Louis said. "He's a good hockey player. He's played some really good hockey for us this year. So we'll see what happens."
"He's close to the red," St. Louis said. "I don't think he does the same thing 10 feet from the red to the blue line. He's..."
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