In a thrilling Game 4, the Washington Capitals conquered the Montreal Canadiens with a 5-2 victory, taking a commanding 3-1 lead in the playoff series. Key performances included Andrew Mangiapane, who scored the decisive goal late in the third period, and Brandon Duhaime, who netted two goals. Dylan Strome contributed with a goal and an assist, showcasing the Capitals' strong offensive depth.

The Canadiens initially held a 2-1 lead heading into the third period but couldn’t maintain their momentum. Despite this setback, they managed to score through Juraj Slafkovsky and Cole Caufield, with standout assists from Ivan Demidov and Lane Hutson. Goaltender Jakub Dobes made 21 saves but could not fend off the Capitals' relentless attack, especially after Thompson's return solidified Washington's defense.