WASHINGTON, D.C.– After a thrilling overtime win, Alex Ovechkin leads the top-seeded Washington Capitals against the Montreal Canadiens in Game 2 of the quarterfinals of the NHL Playoffs today – Wednesday, April 23– at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. The matchup is available on multiple streaming services for free. Today’s NHL playoff game will broadcast live on ESPN with the puck dropping at 7 p.m. Eastern. Fans who have parted ways with their local cable provider can catch the action by utilizing streaming alternatives like FuboTV and DirecTV Stream, which both offer a free trial. Sling TV is also offering promotional discounts for new customers. How do I watch Capitals vs. Canadiens game for free? You can watch Capitals-Canadiens for free by utilizing a free trial from FuboTV or DirecTV Stream. Ovechkin checked off another milestone in his historic career as she cinched his first overtime playoff goal to outlast the Montreal Canadiens, 3-2, on April 21. The Russian icon eclipsed Wayne Gretzky (894) earlier this month to become the NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer. He scored the game’s first goal and the game-winner, giving him 898 on his career. Anthony Beauvillier nabbed the second goal of the night, giving the Capitals a 2-0 lead at 12:09 in the second period. Goalkeeper Logan Thompson’s .910 save percentage was on display against a gutsy attack from the Canadiens. he finished the regular season on shaky legs but did enough in the opening game to hold off the Habs. The Capitals could be without key pieces in center Aliaksei Protas (left foot) and defenseman Martin Fehervary (lower body injury). Washington has not made it out of the first round since 2018. The wildcard Canadiens showed why they are not to be overlooked, awakening in the final period to take the top seed down to the wire before Ovechkin’s heroics once again stole the show. With over a handful dipping their skates in the postseason waters for the first time, Montreal took some haymakers and rallied from two goals down in the third period, forcing extra time on the ice. With one under the belt, the Habs are ready to deliver some punches of their own, preferably in the first round after their damage came late, following trend of stellar third-period comeback play all season. Cole Caufield lit the lamp on a power play at 10:32 in the third period, followed by Nick Suzuki’s stunner at 15:45. Montreal last played in the postseason back in 2021. Who is announcing Capitals vs. Canadiens? Sean McDonough (play-by-play) and Ray Ferraro (analyst) will be the announcers while Emily Kaplan reports rinkside. What are the latest odds for Capitals vs. Canadiens? Moneyline: WAS: (-180), MTL: (+150) Puck spread: WAS: -1.5, MTL: +1.5 Over/Under: 5.5 Here’s more information on how to watch Capitals-Canadiens on TV and streaming services: What: NHL Playoffs East Quarterfinals Game 2: Washington Capitals vs. Montreal Canadiens When: Wednesday, April 23, 2025 Time: 7 p.m. Eastern Where: Capital One Arena | Washington, D.C. Channel: ESPN Best streaming options: FuboTV (free trial and $30 off first month), DirecTV Stream (free trial) and Sling TV (promotional offers for new customers) Cable Channel Finder: AT&T U-Verse, Comcast Xfinity, Spectrum/Charter, Optimum/Altice, Cox, DirecTv, Dish, Verizon Fios