Jakub Dobes did everything he may have to extend the Montreal Canadian season, but Washington’s capital, simply too strong on Wednesday in front of their supporters, put the last nail in the Bleu-Blanc-Rouge coffin.
CH lacked petrol in this number 5 match presented in the American capital, lowering pavilion by the brand of 4 to 1.. It thus suffers the elimination in the first round, while the “Caps” make an appointment with the Hurricanes of Caroline.
As during the whole series, the Canadian did not confidently defeated himself without fighting. The one who embodied this vision is the Dobes goalkeeper. The first -year porter, who led to replace Samuel Montembeault in the third match, multiplied the spectacular parades to frustrate the capital.
Except that Dobes could not always take out the mity or a leg. Placed in difficult situations by his teammates, he has given twice in digital disadvantage. The goal of Tom Wilson, the third of Washington, hurt particularly, at the end of the second commitment.
Emil Heineman gave a touch of hope to the Canadian with a goal, his first since January 3, at the start of the third period. The second breath of the tricolor was not sufficient, however, to fill the gap of two nets at the end of the game.
Brandon Duhaime confirmed the victory of local favorites in a deserted net.
Another who hurt Martin St-Louis’s men in this series is Alex Ovechkin. The Captain of Capitals did not spare the efforts by touching the target four times in five games. The Russian resumed where he left in the regular season and his powerful shot again surprised Dobes in this match.
The only real moments of celebrations for Montrealers took place during the first match at the Bell Center. A gain of 6 to 3 in front of a delirious crowd allowed the supporters and the team to believe it.
Miracles, including qualification in series against all odds, were numerous in 2024-2025. However, overcome the champions of the East association was a gargantuan command.
A thought also for David Savard, for whom it was his last career match. St-Louis sent him to the ice for the last seconds of the game and he seemed very emotional after the final whistle.
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SUMMARY
Third period
[19:34] (MTL 1-4 WSH) Duhaime (WSH) marks in a deserted net and confirms the victory of the capital
[18:24] Thompson (WSH) flies Suzuki (MTL) with the mity, the latter having set a shot from the middle of the enclave
[16:57] Wilson (WSH) and Arber Xhekaj (MTL) are addressed a few words near the Canadian bench. Meanwhile, Martin St-Louis withdrew Dobes (MTL) for the benefit of a sixth skiner
[14:35] The tricolor continues to buzz in capital territory, and tries to challenge Thompson (WSH). Martin St-Louis’ men have the advantage 10 to 6 in terms of penalties since the start of the period
[13:30] Evans (MTL) serves Caufield (MTL) in front of the net, but the shot of the latter misses the target
[6:09] The goal of Heineman (MTL) has revived CH, which pushes to score a second goal. That said, Thompson (WSH) makes the necessary stops at the moment
[2:40] (MTL 1-3 WSH) Emil Heineman (MTL) deflects Joel Armia’s shooting (MTL) and gives hope to the Canadian
[0:00] Start of the period
Second period
[16:59] (MTL 0-3 WSH) Wilson (WSH) continues to have fun against CH and scores the second goal of the Capitals match in digital advantage
-[16:41] Jake Evans (MTL) is hunted for retaining. Washington digital advantage
[13:47] Dobes (MTL) is still reporting with a nice stop of the left leg on a McMichael shot
[11:44] Anderson (MTL) bypasses the net of the capital and defies Thompson (WSH) with a high shot, without success
[6:44] The Canadian is 3 against 1 in digital disadvantage, but Kaiden Guhle’s shooting (MTL) is stopped by Thompson (WSH)
[5:45] Mike Matheson (MTL) is chased for a stick. Washington digital advantage
[2:00] Dobes (MTL) twice saves his team after a blunder by Josh Anderson (MTL) in the defensive zone
[0:47] Wilson (WSH) pushes Suzuki (MTL) dangerously on the tricolor net, but the first city is not penalized
[0:00] Start of the period
First period
[17:56] Connor McMichael (WSH) escapes, but his shot from the reverse strikes the post
[16:53] The game comes alive and Dobes (MTL) has, three times, the last word on attempts by capital players
[13:50] Brandon Duhaime (WSH) is hunted for high stick. Montreal digital advantage
[13:46] Dobes (MTL) makes a whole mitin stop on a Tom Wilson shot at close range
[11:15] (MTL 0-2 WSH) It was going quickly in the defensive zone of the Canadian, and Jakob Chychrun (WSH) takes the opportunity to double the advance of the capital
[9:11] (MTL 0-1 WSH) Capitals take the lead in numerical superiority thanks to a reception of Alex Ovechkin (WSH) Reception (WSH)
[8:34] CH does anything but score on this digital advantage, except that Slafkovsky (MTL) is then penalized for a stick. The two teams will play 4 for 4 for 32 seconds, then the capital will be in digital advantage for 1 min 28 s
[7:06] Pierre-Luc Dubois (WSH) is penalized for obstruction. Montreal digital advantage
[6:03] Thomspon (WSH) gives a gift to Brendan Gallagher (MTL) by putting the washer back in the enclave, but the latter does not manage to enjoy it
[4:28] Juraj Slafkovsky (MTL) does a good job behind the nets of the capital, and serves Nick Suzuki (MTL) in the enclave. Thompson (WSH) once again has the last word on the Captain of CH
[3:16] Trevor Van Riemsdyk (WSH) takes advantage of a favorable rebound to bring almost alone against Jakub Dobes (MTL). More fear than harm for the Habs, because the defender’s shot has missed the target
[2:12] The capital began this match in lion, but it was Oliver Kapanen (MTL) who created the most recent opportunity. However, his attempt was pushed by Logan Thompson (WSH)
[0:00] Start of the period
