The Washington Capitals will play the Montreal Canadiens in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

The Washington Capitals announced today ALL CAPS 2025 Playoffs initiatives presented by Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.

A pair of rivals heading in opposite directions meet when the Washington Capitals end their regular season with a visit to the Pittsburgh Penguins.

In the Eastern Conference, the Washington Capitals have earned the top seed. They are still awaiting their first-round matchup, but it was expected to be against the Montreal Canadiens.