MTL@WSH: Game recap

WASHINGTON – The Canadiens dropped a 5-4 decision to the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena on Wednesday.

With the game tied 3-3 midway through the third period, Washington broke the deadlock to take the lead before adding another to go up by two. Nick Suzuki scored his fourth of the season to bring the Canadiens back within one, but Montreal couldn’t find the equalizer.

Josh Anderson scored twice for the Habs, while Lane Hutson also found the back of the net.

Jakub Dobes stopped 19 shots on the night.

For more stats, check out the NHL’s Gamecenter summary here.

Hutson Bowl

Wednesday’s matchup featured brothers Lane and Cole Hutson, marking the first time they ever faced off against each other at any level.

Roster

Montreal goals 

P1 04:29 [1]-0 Anderson (Newhook)

P1 11:15 [2]-1 Hutson (Bolduc, Texier)

P2 12:58 [3]-3 Anderson (Newhook)

P3 18:21 [4]-5 Suzuki (Hutson) – PPG

Washington goals 

P1 07:56 1-[1] Kyrou (Hutson, Tuch)

P1 19:34 2-[2] Miroshnichenko (Protas, Kyrou) – PPG

P2 06:16 2-[3] Tuch (Unassisted) – SHG

P3 12:29 3-[4] Holl (Protas)

P3 17:05 3-[5] Tuch (Unassisted)

What’s next 

Montreal returns home for a rematch with the Buffalo Sabres at the Bell Centre on Saturday. For tickets, click here.