ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Hockey League announced today the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round schedule and broadcast information between the Washington Capitals and the Montreal Canadiens, which begins Monday, April 21 at 7 p.m. at Capital One Arena. All First Round games will be televised on Monumental Sports Network (MNMT).

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