The Washington Capitals aim to clinch their first playoff series win since 2018, leading the first-round matchup against the Montreal Canadiens 3-1. Game 5 is pivotal, as they need one win to advance and face the Carolina Hurricanes. Coach Spencer Carbery emphasizes the importance of their best performance, acknowledging the resilience of the Canadiens. Tom Wilson's impactful play in Game 4 shifted momentum in favor of the Capitals, who recognize the threat posed by a desperate Montreal team fighting for survival in the playoffs.
"I’d like to see our best game of the series [Wednesday] night... what you can expect from the Montreal Canadiens [on the brink of elimination]."
"They’ve been playing hard, desperate hockey for a while... they clawed their way into the playoffs. They’ve played us really hard to this point."
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