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Avalanche’s Nelson has second goal upheld after interference challenge

Watch as Colorado Avalanche forward Brock Nelson sees his second goal of the game against the Montreal Canadiens upheld, after a Habs challenge for goaltender interference confirms that the net was dislodged by a Canadiens player.

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Published: 2 days ago

Eric Engels outlines the type of move Kent Hughes could be eyeing next

The Montreal Canadiens may target a low-cost, reliable veteran to reinforce the roster without derailing the rebuild or taking on unnecessary risk.

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Published: 1 week ago

Strome emotionally praises wife after missing birth of daughter

An emotional Washington Capitals forward Dylan Strome tells reporters his wife Tayler delivered the couple’s third daughter during their game on the road against the Montreal Canadiens.

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Published: 1 week ago

NHL Highlights: Capitals 8, Canadiens 4

Alex Ovechkin potted a hat trick and Ethen Frank posted a four-point night as the Washington Capitals exploded for an 8-4 win over the Montreal Canadiens. Brendan Gallagher and Mike Matheson both recorded two points in the loss.

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Published: 1 week ago

Ovechkin Powers Capitals to 8-4 Rout of Canadiens with Hat Trick

Alexander Ovechkin scored a hat trick and four total points as the Washington Capitals defeated the host Montreal Canadiens 8-4 on Thursday.

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Published: 1 week ago

Canadiens’ Jake Evans did not return to game vs. Capitals

Evans left the game after he was elbowed in the head by Tom Wilson in the Habs 8-4 loss to the Capitals.

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Published: 1 week ago

Minor Transactions: 11/20/2025

It’s a busy day around the hockey world, but especially on the NHL schedule, with 12 games on the docket. The highlights include a rematch of the 2025 first-round playoff series between the Montreal Canadiens and Washington Capitals, as well as two

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Published: 1 week ago

Ovechkin passes Sakic for 10th on all-time points list

Alex Ovechkin surpassed the legendary Joe Sakic for sole possession of 10th place on the NHL's all-time points list Thursday.The Washington Capitals captain achieved the accomplishment with his second goal and third point during an 8-4 win over the M

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Published: 1 week ago

Capitals’ Ovechkin continues to pass milestones with 33rd hat trick

Watch as Washington Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin notches his 33rd career hat trick against the Montreal Canadiens, tying him with Brett Hull for fourth-most all time and passing Joe Sakic for 10th-most points in league history.

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Published: 1 week ago

Canadiens vs. Capitals Top Six Minutes: The slump goes on

First period

  • The game isn’t off to the greatest start as Juraj Slafkovský was called for an errant high stick in the neutral zone. At least it’s only two minutes.
  • Or two seconds, as the case actually was. Alexander Ovechk

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    Published: 1 week ago

Canadiens’ Jake Evans exits after hit from Capitals’ Tom Wilson

The Montreal Canadiens are down another forward. Forward Jake Evans was ruled out for the remainder of Thursday’s game against the Washington Capitals early in the third period, the team announced.

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Published: 1 week ago

Canadiens pull goalie Sam Montembeault vs. Capitals

The goalie issues for the Montreal Canadiens don’t seem to be going away yet. Sam Montembeault was pulled early in the second period of Thursday’s game against the Washington Capitals after allowing three goals on 10 shots. Alex Ovechkin struck

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Published: 1 week ago

Capitals chase Canadiens’ Montembeault with two quick goals

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Sam Montembeault is pulled after giving up two quick goals to Washington Capitals forward Ethen Frank early in the second period.

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Published: 1 week ago