The Capitals understand the Canadiens will also be motivated, though, to force a Game 6 in Montreal on Friday and extend their season. Montreal battled until its final regular-season game to clinch ...

The Washington Capitals host the Montreal Canadiens in the first round of the NHL Playoffs with a 3-1 lead in the series.

Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis stressed the importance of momentum in deciding a playoff series. The Hall of Fame forward ...

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin tied Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goal record Friday night with two scores against the Chicago Blackhawks. "The Great One" was in the building, with ...