The Washington Capitals face the Montreal Canadiens in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the first meeting since 2010. The Capitals seek their first playoff series victory since winning the Cup in 2018, having lost five consecutive series. The Canadiens return to the playoffs for the first time since 2021, aiming to build on a strong regular season finish. Despite injury concerns, the Capitals hold home-ice advantage, having a superior record over the Canadiens in regular season games, with both teams looking to regain their playoff prestige.
The Capitals have lost their last five series in the postseason, and are seeking their first playoff series win since defeating the Vegas Golden Knights in 2018.
Montreal clinched the second wild card playoff spot on the final day of their regular season, finishing with a 40-31-11 record, 20 points behind the Capitals.
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