It's hard to have two more exciting nights than Games 3 and 4 at the Bell Centre. The Montreal Canadiens did everything they could to even the series, but the Capitals persevered in the third period of Game 4 to steal the 3-1 series lead. It's far from over yet, as the Canadiens' confidence if they can extend the series and get another game at home should be through the roof.
How to Watch Canadiens vs. Capitals Game 5
Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
Venue: Capital One Arena
How to Watch: ESPN, SN, CBC, TVAS, MNMT, FuboTV
The Canadiens will have to find a way to stop the Capitals' momentum, as Game 4 completely changed when Tom Wilson ran over Alexandre Carrier. Everything was going Montreal's way until that moment, and it won't get any easier to keep the Washington's heavy hitters in check when they are at home.
Jakub Dobes didn't have the best performance in his first playoff start. He made some massive saves in the first period to keep his team in the game, which could've gotten ugly if he didn't make those. However, he eventually stopped just 21 of 24 shots. Logan Thompson's return was the biggest shock of Game 4, as he looked like he could be done for the year with the way he left the ice with an injury in Game 3.
Regardless of the result of Game 5, Canadiens fans must tune in and enjoy what is happening in front of them. The biggest takeaway from Game 4 was the emergence of Ivan Demidov on the team's first powerplay as Patrik Laine's replacement. Habs fans were able to see their future right in front of their eyes in Game 4, which most expected wouldn't happen this season. The group of five running the powerplay for the next decade is something that should excite fans regardless of the result of this series.