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Alex Tuch Has 2 Goals and an Assist in the Capitals’ 5-4 Win over the Canadiens
Tuch finished with two goals and an assist as Washington snapped a two-game skid behind 26 saves from Charlie Lindgren.
On Wednesday, the Washington Capitals defeated the Montreal Canadiens 5-4 at Capital One Arena, snapping a two-game losing streak. Forward Alex Tuch recorded two goals and an assist in the victory.
Montreal forward Josh Anderson scored twice and Nick Suzuki added a goal, but Washington's balanced attack proved decisive. Justin Holl broke a 3-3 tie in the third period with a point shot through traffic.
Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren stopped 26 shots, while Dobes allowed five goals on 24 shots. The game featured a sibling matchup between Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson and his brother Cole Hutson.
This matchup served as the bilingual Wednesday Night Hockey debut on Amazon Prime, reaching audiences in both English and French. The loss halted a two-game winning streak for the Canadiens.
The Canadiens will host Buffalo on Saturday night as they look to rebound from the loss. The Capitals improved to 4-3-0 and aim to build on their momentum from snapping their skid.