The Washington Capitals beat the Montreal Canadiens in Game 5 of the first round of the NHL playoffs. The game kicked off on home ice for the Caps at Capital One Arena Wednesday night. The Capitals won Sunday 5-2 over the Canadiens for a 3-1 lead in the first-round series.

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The Montreal Canadiens visit the Washington Capitals in Game 5 of the first-round, best-of-7 series in the Stanley Cup Playoffs Wednesday.