Capitals Lead Series 2-0 Over Canadiens

The Washington Capitals secured a 3-1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens in Game 2 of their first-round Stanley Cup Playoff series, taking a 2-0 lead. Goaltender Logan Thompson was instrumental, making 25 saves—including 13 in the third period—to preserve the win. After falling behind early to a Christian Dvorak goal, the Capitals responded with goals from Connor McMichael and Dylan Strome in the second period, while McMichael added an empty-netter to seal the outcome. The Canadiens struggled to generate consistent offense, with coach Martin St. Louis emphasizing the need for improvement ahead of Game 3 in Montreal. The game also highlighted the Capitals' resilience, as their regular season comeback experience translated into playoff poise. Enthusiasm in Washington was further boosted by a viral photo featuring Capitals star Alex Ovechkin and Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels, symbolizing strong local sports camaraderie.