The NHL cracked down on any possible mishaps between the Montreal Canadiens and Washington Capitals following a huge brawl in Game 3. Josh Anderson and Tom Wils

Aliaksei Protas could play for the Capitals in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference First Round against the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday (7 p.m. ET; MNMT, ESPN, SNP, SNO, SNE, TVAS, CBC), but coach Spencer Carbery would not commit to that Monday.

The Washington Capitals hold a 2-1 series lead heading into Game 4 against the Montreal Canadiens on April 27. While the Capitals prepare for another intense matchup at the Bell Centre, the biggest question surrounding the team is whether goaltender Logan Thompson,