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Takeaways: Ovechkin, Capitals Thrill For Big Halloween Win Over Canadiens
The Capitals scored three goals in both the second and third en route to a 6-3 victory.
Sammi Silber • Nov 1st, 2024
WASHINGTON — For a Halloween matchup, there weren't too many thrills to start Thursday's matchup between the Washington Capitals and Montreal Canadiens, which started as a low-event game. Then, things took a turn in a wild second, and ultimately, Alex Ovechkin and the young guys would help D.C. outscore their problems for another big win.
Ovechkin had a three-point night, while Aliaksei Protas, Connor McMichael and more chipped in en route to a huge 6-3 victory over Montreal.
Here are all the takeaways from the win as the Capitals advance to 7-2-0 on the season.
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