The Montreal Canadiens and the Washington Capitals are set for Game 5 on Wednesday night. With a win, the Capitals will move on to the next round. That is thanks to a 5-2 comeback win on Sunday against the Canadiens.Tune in to ESPN on Wednesday night to see if the Capitals can close it out or the Canadiens will force a Game 6.How to Watch Canadiens vs Capitals, Game 5: Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025 Time: 7:00 PM ET Channel: ESPN Stream: Fubo (Try for free) Outside of the first game of the series, none of the games have been within one score, including Sunday. The five goals scored are the most the Capitals have scored this series. The Canadiens did unload in Game 3, scoring six and picking up a 6-3 victory.In Sunday's pivotal Game 4, Andrew Mangiapane's goal with 3:37 remaining in the third period snapped a 2-2 tie, lifting Washington to its first lead since the middle of the second period. Empty-net insurance goals from Brandon Duhaime – his second goal of the game – and Tom Wilson accounted for the final score.Montreal was unable to take advantage of a miscue after the Caps lost control of the puck near their own line. Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki's shot was the only shot Montreal's top forward trio would muster on the night at 5-on-5 against the Capitals.Watch the Canadiens at Capitals Game 5 on Wednesday on ESPN at 7:00 PM ET.Live stream the Canadiens at Capitals Game 5 on Fubo: Start your free trial now!Regional restrictions may apply. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.