The Washington Capitals aim to close out their first-round series against the Montreal Canadiens in Game 4, riding high on momentum after two consecutive wins. Can the Capitals’ potent offense overcome the Canadiens’ struggles on defense?
The Washington Capitals will look to close out their first-round series against the Montreal Canadiens in Game 4 on Friday. With a 2-1 lead, the Capitals are one victory away from advancing to the next round.
Capitalizing on Momentum
The Washington Capitals have been riding high on the momentum of their last two wins, outscoring their opponents by a combined total of 9-3 in Games 2 and 3. The team’s offense has been clicking, with key players like ‘We’re feeling good about our game right now,’ said Alexander Ovechkin and ‘we just need to keep playing the same way’ as stated by Evgeny Kuznetsov, contributing to the scoring effort.
On the other hand, the Canadiens have struggled to find consistency on offense, failing to score more than three goals in any of their last two games against the Capitals. ‘We need to be better in front of our net,’ said Carey Price, but he’ll need to be at his best if the team hopes to mount a comeback.
Canadiens’ Defense Under Fire
One area where the Canadiens have struggled is on defense. The team has allowed an average of 35 shots per game in Games 2 and 3, which could prove to be a problem against the Capitals’ potent offense. Washington’s top line, featuring ‘we’re feeling good about our game right now,’ said Ovechkin, Kuznetsov, and Tom Wilson, has been particularly effective, scoring five goals in their last two games.
Game 4 Outlook
Given the Capitals’ momentum and the Canadiens’ struggles on defense, it’s likely that Game 4 will be a high-scoring affair. The Capitals are looking to close out the series, while Montreal is fighting for its lives. With the Eastern Conference first round on the line, this game has all the makings of an instant classic.
