Canadiens Win Game 3, Brawl Erupts, Goalies Injured

Game 3 of the NHL playoff series saw the Montreal Canadiens defeat the Washington Capitals 6-3, narrowing Washington's series lead to 2-1. The game featured a chaotic bench-clearing brawl sparked by a fight between Montreal's Josh Anderson and Washington's Tom Wilson, which spilled into the Capitals' bench and involved numerous players and officials. Both Anderson and Wilson received 10-minute misconducts and roughing penalties, with additional minor penalties handed out to other players. Injuries to both starting goaltenders, Sam Montembeault for Montreal and Logan Thompson for Washington, further fueled the night's unpredictability. The intensity at Montreal's Bell Centre and the physical play were seen as key factors in the escalation. Fans and analysts described the event as 'old-school hockey' and a defining moment in the heated playoff series.