Can the Montreal Canadiens turn the tide in their NHL playoff series against the Washington Capitals? With standout performances from Sam Montembeault and the offense of Cole Caufield and Nick Suzuki, are the Habs going to make this a long series?

Locked on Canadiens breaks down Game 1 of the Habs first round series against Washington, where Ian Boisvert and Laura Saba dissect the Canadiens' resilience and potential lineup changes. Key players like Alex Ovechkin and Kaiden Guhle are spotlighted, while the hosts debate the impact of possible defensive adjustments, including the inclusion of Arber Xhekaj. We also touch on the importance of adapting to playoff officiating and the Canadiens' goal of securing a split in Washington.

0:00 Intro: Montreal's comeback falls short in Game 1

5:00 Montembeault's spectacular performance keeps Canadiens alive

16:56 Surprising performances and room for improvement

22:32 Discussing potential lineup changes for Game 2

27:25 Arber Xhekaj's potential impact and risks

31:33 Trivia question and wrap-up

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