Canadiens Set for Epic First-Round Battle with Capitals in 2025 Playoffs
Alright, Habs fans — it's official. The wait is over. The Montreal Canadiens are heading back to the postseason, and their Round 1 playoff schedule is finally locked in. It’s time to circle those dates and prepare for what promises to be a thrilling clash with the Washington Capitals in the opening round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
The first puck drops on Monday, April 21, at Capital One Arena in Washington. That’s right — the Canadiens are kicking things off on the road, with Games 1 and 2 scheduled for April 21 and April 23, both at 7:00 p.m. ET. Then, it’s back to the heart of hockey: the Bell Centre, where the atmosphere is bound to be electric. Game 3 is set for Friday, April 25 at 7:00 p.m., and Game 4 follows on Sunday, April 27, with an earlier 6:30 p.m. start.
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If the series stretches to the full seven games — and knowing how tightly matched these teams are, it very well could — the schedule will continue as follows: Game 5 back in Washington on April 30, Game 6 in Montreal on May 2, and a potential Game 7 showdown in D.C. on May 4. Of course, Games 5 through 7 are only “if necessary,” but let’s be real — these two teams have history, and it’s got Game 7 written all over it.
Speaking of history, this isn’t the first time the Habs and Caps have met in the playoffs. The last time was in 2010, when Montreal pulled off a legendary upset in seven games. Fans still talk about that series, and this new matchup feels like the perfect sequel — full of anticipation, grit, and unfinished business.
Tickets for the Bell Centre home games go on sale to the general public at noon on April 19, but die-hard fans can get ahead of the game by signing up for the Canadiens’ ticket sales newsletter by 9:00 a.m. on April 18. There’ll also be official team and partner watch parties, so if you can't score a seat inside the Bell Centre, you’ll still be able to catch the action with fellow fans.
So get ready — because playoff hockey in Montreal isn’t just a game. It’s a movement. The jerseys come out, the streets come alive, and that playoff buzz you’ve been missing is finally back. Whether you’re watching from the stands, your couch, or your favorite local bar, it’s time to believe again. Go Habs Go!
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