The Montreal Canadiens are facing injury challenges as they prepare for Game 5 against the Washington Capitals. Defenceman Alexandre Carrier is listed as day-to-day with an undisclosed injury after a collision with Capitals forward Tom Wilson, which contributed to the Canadiens' loss in Game 4. This adds to the Canadiens' injury woes, as goaltender Sam Montembeault and winger Patrik Laine are also day-to-day, with Laine having participated in practice.

Despite these setbacks, forwards Brendan Gallagher and Josh Anderson, along with defenceman David Savard, are expected to play in Game 5. The Canadiens, currently trailing the Capitals 3-1 in the series, will need to rally their remaining players to turn the tide in this critical matchup.