Montreal Canadiens surprised Washington Capitals, mounting an impressive comeback to win the game. Washington Capitals seemed to be in command, with a 83% chance to win during the middle stretches of the game, but no lead proved large enough.
Montreal Canadiens entered the game as the underdog, with a 37% chance to win before the game started. Washington Capitals led for most of the game, but Montreal Canadiens seized the lead for good toward the end of the game.