In two Stanley Cup playoff games, the Washington Capitals have been stellar against the Montreal Canadiens. Until the third period.

The Montreal Canadiens secured their first win of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs on Friday night, defeating the Washington Capitals 6-3. Outside of the Canadiens slicing the Capitals’ series lead in half,

The Washington Capitals seem to have how they want to play in the first two periods down pat. They probably will need to figure out the third periods, though, if they're going to get past the Montreal Canadiens in the Eastern Conference First Round and put together a lengthy Stanley Cup Playoff run.