nhl Game Recap
Montreal Canadiens vs Washington Capitals Wrap - Montreal Wins 4-3
Ben Chiarot was the difference, potting a pair for Montreal on Thursday as the Canadiens skated off with a 4-3 victory over the Capitals at Capital One Arena.
The Canadiens were a +161 underdog in the win. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 6.5.
Montreal got goals from Ben Chiarot(2), Brendan Gallagher, and Shea Weber in the victory. Weber opened the scoring at 17:43 of the first period.
Carey Price turned in a 29-save effort for the Canadiens.
Washington got goals from Lars Eller, Tom Wilson, and Alex Ovechkin in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
Washington got a 28-stop effort from Braden Holtby in the loss.
Montreal scored 0 times on 1 chances on the power play, while Washington went 0-for-1 with the man advantage.
Montreal lost the shots on goal battle to Washington by a margin of 32-32.
Montreal looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Senators. The Capitals will aim to get back on the winning track at New Jersey.