The Capitals advanced to the second round of the playoffs after defeating the Montreal Canadiens in five games during the first round.

The Washington Capitals have claimed a series win for the first time since lifting Lord Stanley’s Cup to the rafters following the 2018 Stanley Cup Final.

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

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

Washington Capitals: 1st in Metropolitan Division, 111 points, def. MTL in Round 1 (4-1) Carolina Hurricanes: 2nd in Metropolitan Division, 99 points, def.