Thompson dazzles late as the Capitals beat the Canadiens in Game 2 to take a 2-0 series lead

Washington visits Montreal with 2-0 series lead

The Washington Capitals visit the Montreal Canadiens in the first round of the NHL Playoffs with a 2-0 lead in the series.

Capitals dominate 2nd period, beating Canadiens in Game 2

The Washington Capitals beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-1 on Wednesday night in Game 2 to take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven first-round series.

Thompson 'the difference' in 3rd as Caps go up 2-0

Logan Thompson's goaltending in the third period "was the difference tonight," according to coach Spencer Carbery, as the Capitals took a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series with Montreal.

Washington Capitals beat Montreal Canadiens to take a 2-0 series lead

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Connor McMichael and Dylan Strome scored a minute apart early in the second period, Logan Thompson made some spectacular stops among his 25 saves and the Washington Capitals beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-1 on Wednesday night to take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven first-round series.

Canadiens continue to be outmuscled by Capitals, trail series 2-0 after 3-1 defeat in Game 2

The Montreal Canadiens have fallen into a 2-0 hole in their opening-round series after losing 3-1 to the Washington Capitals in Game 2.