nhl Game Recap
Canadiens Fall 5-2 Against Washington - Game Recap
Washington got a pair of goals from Joe Snively as the Capitals skated to a 5-2 victory over Montreal on Thursday at Bell Centre.
Washington was favored by -223 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 6.0.
Washington got goals from Joe Snively(2), Carl Hagelin, Connor McMichael, and Tom Wilson in the victory. Snively opened the scoring at 5:04 of the first period.
Ilya Samsonov stopped 42 of 44 Montreal shots in the victory.
Montreal got goals from Cole Caufield, and Rem Pitlick in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
Cayden Primeau stopped 10 of 14 shots for the Canadiens, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.
On the power play, Washington went 0-for-3, while the Canadiens were 1-for-5 with the man advantage.
Washington lost the shots on goal battle to Montreal by a margin of 44-23.
Washington looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Senators. The Canadiens will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Columbus.