Pregame analysis and predictions of the Washington Capitals vs. Montreal Canadiens NHL game to be played on April 25, 2025 on ESPN.

Connor McMichael and Dylan Strome scored a minute apart early in the second period, Logan Thompson made some spectacular stops among his 25 saves and the Washington Capitals beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-1 on Wednesday night in Game 2 to take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven first-round series.

Connor McMichael scored twice and Logan Thompson made 14 of his 25 saves in the third period as the Washington Capitals beat the visiting Montreal Canadiens 3-1 on Wednesday to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round matchup in the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Lorde debuted her forthcoming single "What Was That" at a pop-up event in New York's Washington Square Park Tuesday night, about two hours after police had shut down the gathering due to overcrowding.