Referees Take Action to Prevent Another Bench Disaster Between the Canadiens and Capitals

The Montreal Canadiens surprised many fans around the NHL this year when they got into the playoffs.

Now they are continuing to surprise fans as they have held their own in the series.

Despite being down two games to one, the team has played very well overall and continues to give themselves a chance for an upset victory.

The team was particularly good in game three, their first playoff game in front of a proper home crowd since 2017.

Alex Ovechkin certainly didn't seem to mind the change of scenery though as he chirped Canadiens fans ahead of game four today.

That being said, game three was not without drama. A huge brawl broke out between the teams at the end of the second period, drawing much more attention to the series.

As a result, the officials have been on high alert for game four tonight.

In fact, they have been carefully watching the players at the start of periods, making sure that another similar event does not happen in this one.

The two teams are currently tied 2-2 in the 3rd period. If they can get the win, that would not only ensure another game in Montreal, but it would also give them a very real chance to win the series.

Rookies Ivan Demidov and Lane Hutson have been doing their part, with both recording multi-point games in the contest.

be sure to tune in to see how the rest of the series plays out. Will the Canadiens pull off the upset victory or will the Capitals finish their quest to get Alex Ovechkin his second career Stanley Cup?