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Montreal Canadiens Climb Back Into the Series Following Wild Game 3

The Montreal Canadiens won their first playoff game since 2021 on Friday night. The Habs’ 6-3 victory over the Washington Capitals at home now sees them trail 2-1 in the series.

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Expected goals per 60 minutes: CH’s 1st trio is the best in the NHL since the start of the playoffs

We’ve been saying it all season long, and last night was another fine example. When the Habs’ first trio is in form, it really shows in the team’s results.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 26

Josh Anderson, Tom Wilson fined for unsportsmanlike conduct

For their part in a game three incident, Montreal Canadiens forward Josh Anderson and Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson were both fined $5,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct.

Watch: Tom Wilson, Josh Anderson fight on Capitals bench

Capitals assign a top prospect to AHL

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The 'Most 30-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

Alexandre Carrier News / Dose.ca / April 26

Alexandre Carrier’s series: no one misses Justin Barron in Montreal

In December, Kent Hughes completed a transaction with Barry Trotz. The CH sent Justin Barron to Nashville, and in return, Alexandre Carrier went the other way.

Leon Draisaitl News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Goal leaders from each NHL season since 1990' quiz

How many of the yearly leaders in NHL goals since the 1990-91 season can you name in five minutes?

The '60+ goals in an NHL season' quiz

The 'NHL players with multiple Hart Trophies' quiz

The 'NHL active points leaders' quiz

Montreal Canadiens News / Field Level Media / April 26

Goaltender health questions hover as Caps, Canadiens enter Game 4

The Montreal Canadiens look to even their Stanley Cup first-round series when they host the Washington Capitals in Game 4 on Sunday night. The Canadiens scored three straight third-period goals Friday night in front of a raucous home crowd to pull away for a 6-3 win in Game 3.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 26

CH Summer 2025: It’s going to be hot in Montreal

At the time of writing, one thing is (almost) certain, barring a change in the lottery: the Habs hold the 16th pick in the upcoming draft, the one once owned by the Calgary Flames and traded for Sean Monahan.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 26

Canadiens’ Josh Anderson, Capitals’ Tom Wilson fined $5,000 for fighting on bench

The NHL has announced that Montreal Canadiens winger Josh Anderson and Washington Capitals winger Tom Wilson have been fined $5,000 for their altercation on the bench during Game 3 of their first round series on Friday.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / April 26

Anderson, Wilson Fined After Canadiens vs Capitals Game 3 Brawl

It didn’t take long for tensions to boil over in Game 3 between the Montreal Canadiens and Washington Capitals. Before the puck even dropped, Arber Xhekaj and Tom Wilson exchanged words, setting the tone for what quickly turned into a night of old-school playoff chaos at the Bell Centre.

Patrik Laine News / Dose.ca / April 26

Patrik Laine didn’t skate with the extras this morning

The day after a big win at the Bell Centre yesterday, the CH didn’t train this morning. The guys got some well-deserved rest… and will now focus on tomorrow night’s game.

NHL News / House of Hockey / April 26

Canadiens Star Juraj Slafkovsky Caught on Video Mocking Capitals' Tom Wilson

Things got extremely heated in last night's Canadiens-Capitals game, and after Tom Wilson started mocking some players, Juraj Slafkovsky did the same to him.

Patrik Laine News / Dose.ca / April 26

Video : Patrik Laine’s hand clearly hurts

Last night, the Montreal Canadiens picked up a huge win over the Washington Capitals, and did so without Patrik Laine. The Tricolore picked up its first win of the playoffs as the Finnish forward sat out the game with an upper-body injury.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 26

Samuel Montembeault’s injury: Jacob Fowler cannot be recalled

Last night, Samuel Montembeault was injured. And that’s one of the worst pieces of news Martin St-Louis couldn’t receive. After yesterday’s game, the driver didn’t give any details about his goalie’s condition.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / April 26

New Opportunity Opens for Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens entered Game 3 of their opening-round series against the Washington Capitals down 2-0. Coming out of a wild and hectic Game 3, the Canadiens have a new window of opportunity opening.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / April 26

The Sheriff Returns: A Habs Metamorphosis

From the opening warm-up to the final buzzer, the crowd was electric—and the energy inside the Bell Centre never let up. Fuelled by that passion, the Montreal Canadiens came out flying, clearly pumped and ready from the moment the puck dropped.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / April 26

NHL Experts Point Out How Capitals-Canadiens Brawl Started

The Montreal Canadiens’ 6-3 win over the Washington Capitals in Game 3 was marred by a chaotic second-period brawl. Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman and former NHL defenseman Kevin Bieksa believe Arber Xhekaj had a major role in brewing the chaos.

Arber Xhekaj News / Athlon Sports / April 26

Canadiens Players Speak Highly of Arber Xhekaj After Controversial Debut

Arber Xhekaj made his long-awaited playoff debut Friday night at Bell Centre, helping the Montreal Canadiens in their 6-3 victory over the Washington Capitals in Game 3.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / April 26

Canadiens Suffer Injury Blow During Game 3 Win vs. Capitals

The Montreal Canadiens faced a significant setback during their 6–3 win over the Washington Capitals in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference first-round series.

NHL News / ESPN / April 26

Habs' Montembeault, Caps' Thompson exit G3

Canadiens starting goalie Sam Montembeault left in the second period of Game 3 on Friday night, and Capitals starter Logan Thompson exited late in the third period after a collision with teammate Dylan Strome.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 25

Canadiens Take Injury-Filled Game 3 From Capitals

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 main story exiting Game 3 is the status of the starting goalies for each squad.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 26

Watch: Tom Wilson, Josh Anderson fight on Capitals bench

The Stanley Cup playoffs can get heated when two teams have to keep playing each other game after game. Tensions get high, anger starts to build and sometimes emotions just erupt.

Capitals' Logan Thompson continues to foil Canadiens

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