The tension between the Washington Capitals and Montreal Canadiens is palpable as they approach Game 4 of the playoffs, following a chaotic Game 3 that ended in a 6-3 victory for the Canadiens. The game was marred by a brawl between Capitals' Tom Wilson and Josh Anderson of the Canadiens, which created significant drama. Both teams faced goaltending challenges with Capitals' Logan Thompson returning from injury while Canadiens' Sam Montembeault remained sidelined.

During the game, the Capitals scored first through Dylan Strome, making it 1-0. However, the broadcast experienced a blackout during a crucial power play, prompting viewer frustrations over TNT's technical issues while some fans praised the alternative Sportsnet feed that was eventually used. TNT's feed returned just before the end of the second period, adding to the overall drama of this playoff matchup.