The Montreal Canadiens were eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs by the Washington Capitals with a 4-1 loss in Game 5 of the best-of-7 Eastern Conference First Round at Capital One Arena in Washington on Wednesday. Montreal lost all three of its road games in the series.

A feeling of disappointment reverberated through the Montreal Canadiens’ dressing room following their early playoff exit.

The Canadiens' youth will be a problem for the NHL for years, but the impact of their veterans must be considered as the rebuild continues.