Resilience has been the beating heart of the Montreal Canadiens all season, carrying them through a wild roller-coaster ride of 82 games and into the thick of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
That same fighting spirit will need to be front and center on Wednesday, or their Eastern Conference first round battle with the Washington Capitals will slam shut in just five games.
After Sunday’s 5-2 loss at a rocking, sold-out Bell Centre, the Canadiens find themselves hanging on by the thinnest of threads, trailing 3-1 in a series that's been as thrilling as it has been brutal.
Don’t let the final score fool you — Sunday’s clash was tighter than a drum for most of the night. The Capitals padded their lead with a pair of empty-netters after Montreal threw caution to the wind, pulling goalie Jakub Dobes in a desperate push to force overtime.
Here's what you need to know about Wednesday's matchup between Capitals and Canadiens, including broadcast information and start time.
What channel is Capitals vs. Canadiens on today?
- TV channel: SNE, SNO, SNP, CBC and TVA Sports
- Live stream: Fubo
Game 5 of Capitals vs. Canadiens will air live on SNE, SNO, SNP, CBC and TVA Sports. Fans can live stream games broadcast on Fubo.
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Capitals vs. Canadiens start time
- Date: Wednesday, April 30
- Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Game 5 of the NHL Playoffs series between Capitals and Canadiens is set to begin at 7:00 p.m. ET from the Capital One Arena in Washington, DC.
Capitals vs. Canadiens radio station
- Radio station: SiriusXM channel 91
Fans can listen to the Capitals vs. Canadiens broadcast live on SiriusXM. Coverage will be available on channel 91.
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Capitals vs. Canadiens series schedule
Capitals vs. Canadiens
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 21 | Game 1: Capitals 3, Canadiens 2 (OT) | — | — |
| April 23 | Game 2: Capitals 3, Canadiens 1 | — | — |
| April 25 | Game 3: Canadiens 6, Capitals 3 | — | — |
| April 27 | Game 4: Capitals 5, Canadiens 2 | — | — |
| April 30 | Game 5 at Capitals | 7:00 p.m. | SNE, SNO, SNP, CBC, TVA Sports and Fubo |
| May 2 | Game 6* at Canadiens | TBA | TBA, Fubo or Sling |
| May 4 | Game 7* at Capitals | TBA | TBA, Fubo or Sling |
* If necessary
NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs schedule, key dates for 2025
Here are the key dates to know for the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs and offseason. Some series start dates could move up depending on when previous series end.
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| First round begins | April 19 |
| NHL Draft Lottery | May 5 or 6 |
| NHL Scouting Combine at Buffalo | June 1-7 |
| Stanley Cup Finals Game 7 (if necessary) | June 23 |
| NHL Draft at Los Angeles | June 27-28 |
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