The Washington Capitals showcased resilience in their playoff match against the Montreal Canadiens, overcoming a 2-1 deficit to secure a 5-2 victory in Game 4, extending their lead to 3-1 in the series. Andrew Mangiapane was pivotal, scoring the go-ahead goal late in the third period, while Brandon Duhaime added two goals, including a clinching empty-netter. Dylan Strome contributed both a goal and an assist, highlighting Washington's offensive strategy. This performance came after a chaotic Game 3 where the Canadiens had rallied to win 6-3 amidst injuries and tensions on the ice.

The Capitals' Logan Thompson made 16 saves before succumbing to injury, while Jakub Dobes, making his playoff debut for the Canadiens, faced 26 shots but struggled against Washington's aggressive play. Cole Caufield and Juraj Slafkovsky scored for Montreal, but they couldn't maintain their early momentum. As the series approaches Game 5, both teams will need to adjust their strategies, particularly in special teams, where Montreal excelled previously. The Capitals aim to close out the series, while the Canadiens seek to claw back into contention.