The Washington Capitals are heading to the second round for the first time since 2018 after a Game 5 victory against the Montreal Canadiens.

The Capitals, who had lost five straight playoff series since winning the Stanley Cup in 2018, advanced to face the Carolina Hurricanes in the second round. Carolina defeated the New Jersey Devils in five games in its first-round series.

The Washington Capitals beat the Montreal Canadiens in Game 5 of the first round of the NHL playoffs. The game kicked off on home ice for the Caps at Capital One Arena Wednesday night. The Capitals won Sunday 5-2 over the Canadiens for a 3-1 lead in the first-round series.