Capitals Face Canadiens in NHL Playoff Game 2 Wednesday

The Washington Capitals secured a 3-2 overtime victory against the Montreal Canadiens in Game 1 of their first-round NHL playoff series, with Alex Ovechkin leading the charge by scoring two goals and assisting another, including the game-winner in overtime. The Capitals now aim to extend their series lead to 2-0 as they return to Capital One Arena for Game 2, scheduled for April 23 at 7 p.m. ET, broadcast on ESPN. In the same round, the Toronto Maple Leafs have taken a 2-0 series lead over the Ottawa Senators, following a 3-2 overtime win in Game 2, despite the Senators' strong performance and comeback to force overtime. Senators coach Travis Green and captain Brady Tkachuk emphasized resilience despite the deficit, but costly mistakes and defensive lapses have contributed to Ottawa's losses. Both series highlight the slim margins in playoff hockey and the critical impact of star performances and key errors. Fans can follow the Capitals-Canadiens series on ESPN and various streaming services.