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Caps Lose to Canadiens, Ovechkin's Scoring Streak Ends
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The Washington Capitals suffered a 6-2 defeat against the Montreal Canadiens, ending their three-game winning streak. Despite Alex Ovechkins impressive two-goal performance, the team struggled with early mistakes, including a turnover that led to a breakaway goal just 30 seconds into the game. The Canadiens capitalized on defensive errors, scoring three goals in the first period and two more in the second for a commanding 4-1 lead. Ovechkins goals sparked hope, but the rest of the Caps were sluggish. The power play remained ineffective, and goaltender Charlie Lindgren faced constant pressure from the teams miscues. Coach Spencer Carbery made line changes in the third period, including putting Connor McMichael at center with Ryan Leonard and Ethen Frank, and adjusting the fourth line with Justin Sourdif.
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