The Washington Capitals triumphed over the Montreal Canadiens in Game Five, winning the playoff series 4-1. Despite the Caps being the Eastern Conference's top seed, the Canadiens put up a strong fight, particularly highlighted by the rivalry between Tom Wilson and Josh Anderson. Game 3 saw a bench brawl reflecting the series' intensity. Post-series, emotions softened during the handshake line, showcasing sportsmanship. Wilson described the series as hard-fought and exciting, praising the Canadiens for their fierce competition and hinting at their promising future.
"[The series] was hard, I'll tell you, firsthand for me. I had a lot of stuff coming my way, and they were hitting and we were hitting and I enjoyed a really exciting series."
"At the end of the day, you're just trying to stick up for your teammates."
"I just try and to follow his lead. But I think I gained a lot of respect for that team over there. You know, they've got a bright future, obviously."
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