WASHINGTON – The Canadiens conceded three times in the third period and fell 6-3 to the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena on Thursday.
Cole Caufield, Brendan Gallagher and Nick Suzuki exchanged goals with Tom Wilson, Brandon Duhaime and Jakub Vrana in a six-goal middle frame. The score was 3-3 after two.
Out of the break, the Capitals took control. Connor McMichael, Alexei Protas and Alex Ovechkin tallied consecutive markers, provide the home side a comfortable 6-3 lead. That would end up the final score.
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Roster
Justin Barron and Kaiden Guhle returned to the lineup for the first time since Oct. 17 and Oct. 22, respectively.
