Ovechkin demonstrated against the Canadiens that he can turn back the clock during the playoffs, and the extra rest from having five days off since the Capitals closed out that series with a 4-1 Game 5 win Wednesday should be helpful for him to recharge his battery for the next round and, he hopes, beyond.

The Washington Capitals are getting ready for their first second-round playoff series since 2018. Washington defeated the Montreal Canadiens to advance to this round and will now be taking on the Carolina Hurricanes.

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