BREAKING NEWS: Capitals’ Brandon Duhaime Stuns Canadiens, Ends Their Playoff Hopes in 5-2 Defeat
April 29, 2025 โ Washington, D.C. โ 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 Duhaimeโs second-period snipe โ a blistering wrist shot off a rebound โ 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. “Brandonโs goal lifted the bench, and we didnโt look back.”
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 Duhaimeโs performance standing as a symbol of the teamโs depth and determination.
โThis one feels good,โ Duhaime said. โBut weโve got more work to do.โ
With only a handful of games left in the regular season, the Capitals are surging โ and if this game was any indication, they may just have the momentum to make a serious run.