Caps Dominate Special Teams and Dismantle Habs—What Went Wrong for Montreal?

You know, sometimes the game throws curveballs that no stat sheet can fully capture—and Sunday’s showdown between the Washington Capitals and Montreal Canadiens was one of those nights. The Caps got absolutely tangled up in special teams struggles, leaving their power play looking more sputtery than silky, yet somehow, magic flickered in the third period. It was the unsung heroes—those depth guys who show up when the chips are down—who turned the tide and shoved the Canadiens perilously close to the edge of elimination. Watching Anthony Beauvillier wrangle two defenders into submission just to set Dylan Strome up for that opening strike? Poetry. And then Brandon Duhaime—man, he didn’t just tie the game; he practically wrote the script for a playoff thriller, sealing the deal when it seemed like this one might slip away. It’s the kind of gritty, unpredictable playoff hockey that keeps you hooked, heart pounding, and yes… clutching your lucky jersey. As the Capitals grab that 3-1 series lead, there’s a buzz in the air—Washington’s depth is waking up, and they’re not playing around. If you thought this series was over, think again. Dive into all the gritty details, the bloopers, and those clutch moments that define playoff hockey right here.

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The Washington Capitals certainly lost the special-teams battle to the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday night, but with depth players showing up big in the third period they have put the Habs on the brink of elimination.

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