Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates after his winning goal past Montreal Canadiens goaltender Sam Montembeault (35) in overtime of Game 1 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series Monday, April 21, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)Montreal Canadiens defenseman Kaiden Guhle (21) brings down Washington Capitals right wing Ryan Leonard (9) in the first period of Game 1 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series Monday, April 21, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates after his winning goal in overtime of Game 1 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series against the Montreal Canadiens, Monday, April 21, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates after his winning goal in overtime of Game 1 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series past against the Montreal Canadiens, Monday, April 21, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates after Game 1 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series past against the Montreal Canadiens, Monday, April 21, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates after his winning goal as Montreal Canadiens defenseman Kaiden Guhle (21) looks on in overtime of Game 1 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series Monday, April 21, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) shoots against Montreal Canadiens goaltender Sam Montembeault (35) in the first period of Game 1 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series Monday, April 21, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)Washington Capitals left wing Andrew Mangiapane (88) and Montreal Canadiens center Jake Evans (71) battle for the puck in the first period of Game 1 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series Monday, April 21, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)Montreal Canadiens right wing Patrik Laine (92) battles for the puck against Washington Capitals right wing Brandon Duhaime (22) in the second period of Game 1 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series Monday, April 21, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)Montreal Canadiens center Alex Newhook (15) and Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson (48) battle for the puck in the second period of Game 1 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series Monday, April 21, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)Washington Capitals left wing Anthony Beauvillier (72) celebrates after his goal in the second period of Game 1 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series against the Montreal Canadiens, Monday, April 21, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)Montreal Canadiens center Nick Suzuki (14) and Washington Capitals defenseman Matt Roy (3) battle for the puck in the second period of Game 1 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series Monday, April 21, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)Washington Capitals center Connor McMichael (24) and Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson (8) battle for the puck in the first period of Game 1 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series Monday, April 21, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates after his winning goal past Montreal Canadiens goaltender Sam Montembeault (35) in overtime of Game 1 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series Monday, April 21, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
