Washington Capitals secure top seed, dodge Columbus Blue Jackets in Stanley Cup playoffs opener

The Washington Capitals secured the top spot in the Eastern Conference and avoided a threatening first-round foe, standing at 51-21-9. They will begin their postseason quest against the Montreal Canadiens instead of the Columbus Blue Jackets. The team's recent performances, including Dylan Strome's hat trick and Charlie Lindgren's 32 saves, have reminded fans of their potential playoff push.

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