Canadiens Win Game 3, Injuries Hit Goalies Thompson, Montembeault

In Game 3 of their first-round playoff series, both the Washington Capitals and Montreal Canadiens lost their starting goaltenders to injuries. Montreal’s Sam Montembeault exited in the second period after appearing to injure his left leg, leading to rookie Jakub Dobes making his NHL playoff debut in relief. Washington’s Logan Thompson left late in the third period following a collision with teammate Dylan Strome, unable to put weight on his left leg, and was replaced by Charlie Lindgren. Both goalies had been strong performers in the series prior to their injuries. The Canadiens ultimately won the game 6-3, narrowing the Capitals’ series lead to 2-1, with Game 4 scheduled for Sunday. The health and availability of both teams’ primary goaltenders remain significant concerns moving forward.