Montreal bounces back with a fiery Game 3 win, narrowing the series gap to 2-1.
April 25, 2025: If you’re a fan of high-stakes drama, then Montreal just gave you the kind of playoff performance that’ll have you talking for days. The Canadiens stormed into Washington and handed the Capitals a 6–3 loss that wasn’t even as close as the score suggests. It was like watching a chef prepare a perfect dish while the Capitals just stood around trying to figure out how to boil water.
The game kicked off with Montreal coming in hot, ready to make up for their Game 2 loss. The Canadiens came out with that je ne sais quoi vibe, dropping goals like it was a highlight reel. Nick Suzuki got things started with a slick one-timer, showing everyone that even in the playoffs, a little finesse goes a long way.
But, let’s not forget about the Great 8 himself. Alex Ovechkin, of course, wasn’t about to let Montreal have all the fun. He gave the Caps some hope by burying a power-play goal, looking like he was trying to singlehandedly will Washington back into the game. The man’s a machine, after all. But honestly, Ovi can’t carry the whole team like a backpack.
By the third period, Montreal was just crushing it. They had already pulled ahead with a 5–2 lead, and the Capitals were scrambling more than a kid who just found out they forgot their lunch. Even a late Ovechkin goal couldn’t save them, because Montreal’s offense was like a runaway train, and the Capitals’ defense had already jumped off the tracks.
Montreal’s netminder, Jake Allen, was there with a calm, cool presence, stopping 27 shots and giving Washington that “better luck next time” look as they stared up at the scoreboard.
With the win, Montreal brings the series back to 2–1, giving their fans reason to hope and Washington fans reason to panic-buy playoff tickets for Game 4. The Canadiens didn’t just win; they made a statement.
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