The Montreal Canadiens lost to the Washington Capitals in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. They lost the first two games on the road but took Game 3 at home. A late-game collapse in Game 4 led to a road game with their playoff lives on the line.

BROSSARD, Quebec -- Sam Montembeault sustained two torn muscles in his groin and Patrik Laine had a broken finger, among other injuries sustained by Montreal Canadiens players during their five-game loss to the Washington Capitals during the Eastern Conference First Round.

Alex Ovechkin scored, Logan Thompson made 28 saves and the Washington Capitals beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-1 in Game 5 of their first-round series to advance in the NHL playoffs.