MONTREAL -- Brandon Duhaime scored twice in a four-goal third period for the Washington Capitals, who rallied for a 5-2 win against the Montreal Canadiens in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference First Round at Bell Centre on Sunday.

Tom Wilson’s physical approach to hockey again took center stage as the Washington Capitals defeated the Montreal Canadiens 5-2 in Game 4, moving within one win of advancing to the second round. Wilson’s controversial hit on Canadiens defenseman Alexandre Carrier midway through the third period was the turning point.

Wilson's massive hit on Montreal Canadiens defenceman Alexandre Carrier led to a tying goal and sparked the Capitals

Logan Thompson provided clarity on his Game 3 injury scare following the Washington Capitals ' 5–2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens in Game 4. The goalie revealed that he did not suffer a lower-body injury, as initially believed, but rather a head issue that forced him out of Friday’s loss.

Jakub Dobes made 21 saves in his first career playoff start, the Canadiens forced to play without starting goaltender Sam Montembeault.

Washington goalie Thompson could play after collision in Game 3; Montreal rookie Dobes expected to start for injured Montembeault