The Montreal Canadiens made this series very interesting with their performance on Friday night against the Washington Capitals. There were some nervous moments where it looked like the Capitals could take the lead in the first two periods, but the Canadiens pulled away with a 6-3 victory to make the series 2-1. If Montreal can replicate its performance on Sunday evening, Washington won't be comfortable heading back home for Game 5.
How to Watch Capitals vs. Canadiens Game 4
Date: Sunday, April 27, 2025
Time: 6:30 PM ET / 3:30 PM PT
Venue: Bell Centre
How to Watch: TBS, truTV, MAX, CBC, SN, TVAS, MNMT, FuboTV
Many people will look at the addition of Arber Xhekaj into the lineup as a reason why the Canadiens won Game 3. Xhekaj didn't have the greatest game, but his role showed that enforcers haven't completely left the game. The Canadiens played like they were all three feet taller with Xhekaj in the lineup, and it's a trend they hope to continue in this game.
Montreal must show up on time in this game since it looks like Jakub Dobes will make his first career playoff start. He performed well in relief for Sam Montembeault in Game 3, but that was a much easier situation to go into considering he had no time to think about the gravity of the situation. Dobes has shown his ability to be mentally strong this season, but a must-win game at the Bell Centre is a different story.
Dobes isn't the only goalie who could make his first start of the series. Charlie Lindgren could draw into the lineup if Logan Thompson can't go, in his first start since the New York Rangers swept him in last year's first round. Regardless of Montembeault being out, Montreal might win the goaltending matchup.