The Washington Capitals are heading to the second round for the first time since 2018 after a Game 5 victory against the Montreal Canadiens.

The Washington Capitals looked every bit like the top team in the Eastern Conference most of the time in winning their first-round series against the Montreal Canadiens in five games.

Washington Capitals and Carolina Hurricanes, longtime division rivals, will square off in a second-round playoff series beginning in Washington, DC.