nhl Game Recap
Capitals Down Montreal 4-2 - Match Report
The Canadiens came up short Monday against the Capitals, falling 4-2.
Washington won as a -123 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played PUSH the total of 6.0 were rewarded at the payout window.
Jakub Vrana, Nicklas Backstrom, Tom Wilson, and Travis Boyd each scored for the Capitals in the victory. Wilson opened the scoring for Washington.
Braden Holtby turned in a 31-save effort for the Capitals.
Montreal got goals from Jeff Petry, and Dale Weise in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
Montreal got a 37-stop effort from Carey Price in the loss.
On the power play, Washington went 1-for-3, while the Canadiens were 0-for-3 with the man advantage.
Washington outshot Montreal 41-33 in the game.
Washington looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Predators. The Canadiens will aim to get back on the winning track at Buffalo.