BREAKING NEWS: Capital’s Brandon Duhaime Stun The Canadiens And Sent Them Off The Playoffs Season With A 5-2 Defeat
Washington, D.C. — In a stunning turn of events, Brandon Duhaime delivered a game to remember, scoring a pivotal goal and leading the Washington Capitals to a decisive 5-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens, effectively eliminating the Habs from playoff contention.
With the stakes sky-high for both teams, Capital One Arena buzzed with intensity from the opening puck drop. Washington wasted no time asserting control, with an early goal from Tom Wilson setting the tone. But it was Duhaime’s second-period snipe — a blistering wrist shot off a rebound — that ignited the Capitals and silenced any hopes of a Canadiens comeback.
“That was the moment we felt the energy shift,” said Capitals coach Spencer Carbery postgame. “Brandon’s goal lifted the bench, and we didn’t look back.”
BREAKING NEWS: Capital’s Brandon Duhaime Stun The Canadiens And Sent Them Off The Playoffs Season With A 5-2 Defeat
The Canadiens, fighting to stay alive in the playoff hunt, answered with two goals from Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield. But the Caps responded with authority. Alex Ovechkin netted his 36th of the season, and a late empty-netter by Dylan Strome sealed the deal.
For Montreal, it marks a disappointing end to a season riddled with inconsistency. Despite flashes of brilliance from their young core, the Habs fell just short, finishing outside the Eastern Conference wild card bubble.
Meanwhile, Washington’s victory keeps them alive in a tight playoff race, with Duhaime’s performance standing as a symbol of the team’s depth and determination.
“This one feels good,” Duhaime said. “But we’ve got more work to do.”
With only a handful of games left in the regular season, the Capitals are surging — and if this game was any indication, they may just have the momentum to make a serious run.
