The Washington Capitals and Montreal Canadiens are set to battle it out in a gripping playoff series. The Capitals are aiming to clinch their second Stanley Cup, but they'll be missing some key players due to injuries. However, there's good news for the Capitals: their starting goaltender, Logan Thompson, is back in action after recovering from an upper-body injury. The Canadiens, meanwhile, have a young and talented roster that's still getting the hang of playoff hockey.

The first period of Game 1 was a tough, physical contest. The Capitals started strong, with players like Ovechkin, Strome, and Beauvillier making their mark early on. The Canadiens weren't about to back down, though, and the game quickly became heated. The Capitals had several good scoring chances, but it was the Canadiens who got the first power play opportunity after Taylor Raddysh took a penalty. The Capitals managed to kill off the penalty, and the period ended with the score tied at 0-0. The Capitals led in shots 15 to 13 and in five-on-five shot attempts 23 to 13.

The second period was slower, but the Capitals managed to take a 2-0 lead thanks to goals from Ovechkin and Beauvillier. The Canadiens put on some pressure late in the period, but the Capitals held on to their lead. The Capitals lead in shots 23 to 21 and 35 to 32 in five-on-five shot attempts.

The third period saw the Canadiens come out strong, scoring twice to tie the game at 2-2. The Capitals had a chance to take the lead late in the period, but they couldn't capitalize. The game headed to overtime, with the Canadiens leading in shots 34 to 30 and in five-on-five shot attempts 60 to 51.

In overtime, the Capitals finally broke through. Ovechkin scored his first career overtime playoff goal to give the Capitals a 3-2 victory. The Capitals won the faceoff, and Beauvillier set up Ovechkin in front of the net for the game-winner. The Capitals held on to win Game 1 in overtime, setting the stage for an exciting series.

The Capitals will need to improve their penalty kill, as the Canadiens had several chances to score on the power play. The Canadiens, on the other hand, will need to find a way to generate more offense, as they were outshot in all three periods. The series promises to be a thrilling matchup, with both teams having the talent to win. The Capitals will need to find a way to contain the Canadiens' young stars, while the Canadiens will need to find a way to solve the Capitals' defense. It's going to be a wild ride.

The Capitals' victory in Game 1 was a hard-fought win, but it's just the beginning of what promises to be a intense series. Both teams have the talent and determination to go the distance, and it's anyone's guess who will come out on top. The Capitals will need to address their penalty kill, while the Canadiens will need to find a way to generate more offense. It's going to be a tough battle, but that's what makes playoff hockey so exciting.

Ovechkin's Overtime Heroics Kick Off Tense Playoff Series

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