Canadiens claim to have massive advantage over Capitals
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The NHL officially released the schedule for the first-round playoff series between the Montreal Canadiens and the Washington Capitals on Thursday. Fans can now mark their calendars as the two teams prepare to face off in what promises to be an exciting matchup.
The Montreal Canadiens claim to have a massive advantage over the Washington Capitals ahead of game 1 of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
The series is set to begin Monday night in Washington.
The NHL announced on Thursday the Canadiens' round 1 schedule against the Washington Capitals in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
The series begins on Monday, April 21 at Capital One Arena in Washington, marking the first postseason meeting between the Habs and Caps since 2010. Montreal defeated Washington in seven games the last time the two teams met.
The Canadiens' confirmed home dates for games 3 and 4 are Friday, April 25 and Sunday, April 27.
The series begins on Monday, April 21 at Capital One Arena in Washington, marking the first postseason meeting between the Habs and Caps since 2010. Montreal defeated Washington in seven games the last time the two teams met.
The Canadiens' confirmed home dates for games 3 and 4 are Friday, April 25 and Sunday, April 27.
Elias Adaime of Habs Fanatics writes that four days off is a major boost for the Habs ahead of the playoffs. While every playoff team benefits from the break, it's especially valuable for Montreal. The Canadiens desperately needed these four days to rest, recover, and refocus before taking on the Capitals.
Marco D'Amico also thinks that the Habs will hugely benefit from the extra days of practice.
One positive about the Habs starting their series on Monday is the four days of rest.
Of all the teams qualified for the playoffs, no team was more burnt out than the Canadiens looked down the stretch.
They were dynamite after the 4 Nations break, let's see what happens now.
One positive about the Habs starting their series on Monday is the four days of rest.
Of all the teams qualified for the playoffs, no team was more burnt out than the Canadiens looked down the stretch.
They were dynamite after the 4 Nations break, let's see what happens now.
The extra days of practice will allow the Candiens to reset their strategy and properly integrate their newly young star Ivan Demidov into their lineup.
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