Sweet as Candy Corn on Halloween: Capitals Crush Canadiens 6-3

Capitals Dominate Canadiens in Halloween Night Victory

In a thrilling Halloween night matchup, the Washington Capitals emerged victorious over the Montreal Canadiens with a decisive 6-3 win. The Capitals showcased their offensive prowess, scoring six goals against a formidable Canadiens defense.

Capitals' Offensive Explosion

The Capitals' offense was firing on all cylinders, led by Alex Ovechkin's two goals. Evgeny Kuznetsov and Tom Wilson each contributed a goal and an assist, while Lars Eller and Anthony Mantha added one goal each.

The Canadiens struggled to keep up with the Capitals' relentless attack, allowing six goals on just 26 shots. Carey Price had a rough night in net, facing 32 shots and allowing all six goals.

Canadiens' Defensive Struggles

The Canadiens' defense was unable to contain the Capitals' high-powered offense. Montreal allowed several odd-man rushes and was repeatedly caught out of position.

Nick Suzuki scored a goal for the Canadiens, while Josh Anderson and Mike Hoffman added one each. However, their efforts were not enough to overcome the Capitals' offensive onslaught.

Capitals' Special Teams Excel

The Capitals' special teams played a crucial role in their victory. Washington scored two power-play goals, with Ovechkin and Kuznetsov finding the back of the net.

The Capitals also killed off all three of the Canadiens' power plays, including a crucial penalty kill late in the third period that helped preserve their lead.

Conclusion

The Capitals' 6-3 victory over the Canadiens was a resounding success, showcasing their offensive firepower and defensive resilience.

With this win, the Capitals improve to 4-2-2 on the season, while the Canadiens fall to 3-4-1.