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Canadiens Fight for Survival as Capitals Lead Series 3-1

5/2/2025

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Alexandre Carrier is set to hit the ice for the Montreal Canadiens in a crucial Game 5 against the Washington Capitals, who currently lead the series 3-1. With goaltender Sam Montembeault sidelined, rookie Jakub Dobeš will take the net. Meanwhile, the Canadiens are determined to stave off elimination, while Capitals forward Aliaksei Protas eyes a comeback from his foot injury.

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Alexandre Carrier is set to hit the ice for the Montreal Canadiens in a crucial Game 5 against the Washington Capitals, who currently lead the series 3-1. With goaltender Sam Montembeault sidelined, rookie Jakub Dobeš will take the net. Meanwhile, the Canadiens are determined to stave off elimination, while Capitals forward Aliaksei Protas eyes a comeback from his foot injury.