The Washington Capitals secured a 6-3 victory against the Montreal Canadiens, with a strong third-period performance highlighted by three unanswered goals. Captain Alex Ovechkin contributed significantly, scoring his 858th career goal and assisting on Tom Wilson's opening goal. Connor McMichael and Aliaksei Protas each scored early in the third, while the Capitals maintained a commanding edge in shot attempts and scoring chances throughout the game. Despite a brief resurgence from Montreal, the Capitals displayed offensive dominance, marking their seventh win in eight games. With this victory, Washington is now just two points behind the New Jersey Devils in the Metropolitan Division standings. The Canadiens have struggled recently, losing six of their last eight games, as noted by their inability to maintain pressure against a disciplined Capitals team.