National Hockey League

FINAL Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Montreal Canadiens 4
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Washington Capitals 5
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MTL2114
WSH2125
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Match Report

Alex Tuch has 2 goals and an assist in the Capitals' 5-4 win over the Canadiens

— Alex Tuch scored twice and added an assist and the Washington Capitals beat the Montreal Canadiens 5-4 on Wednesday night.

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Team Stats

12
Blocked Shots
17
16
Hits
15
3
Takeaways
2
29
Shots
24
1
Power Play Goals
1
2
Power Play Opportunities
4
50.0
Power Play Percentage
25.0
0
Short Handed Goals
1
0
Shootout Goals
0
23
Faceoffs Won
31
42.6
Faceoff Win Percent
57.4
13
Giveaways
11
6
Total Penalties
4
12
Penalty Minutes
8

Top Performers

MTL

  • Josh Anderson · ·
  • Owen Beck · ·
  • Zack Bolduc · ·
  • Cole Caufield · ·

WSH

  • Anthony Beauvillier · ·
  • Boone Jenner · ·
  • Jordan Kyrou · ·
  • Ryan Leonard · ·

Recent Plays

  1. 20:00 · 3rd Game End
  2. 20:00 · 3rd End of 3rd Period
  3. 19:59 · 3rd Zachary Bolduc shot blocked by Vincent Desharnais
  4. 19:58 · 3rd Nick Suzuki faceoff won against Boone Jenner
  5. 19:58 · 3rd Icing
  6. 19:57 · 3rd Anthony Beauvillier Snap Shot Wide Right
  7. 19:52 · 3rd Boone Jenner faceoff won against Nick Suzuki
  8. 19:52 · 3rd Timeout - Visitor

Highlights

01:18 Montreal Canadiens vs. Washington Capitals: Game Highlights Watch on ESPN 00:56 Josh Anderson lights the lamp for Canadiens Watch on ESPN 01:00 Jordan Kyrou scores goal for Capitals Watch on ESPN 00:54 Lane Hutson nets goal for Canadiens Watch on ESPN

Head to Head

WSH leads series 1-0

Injuries

Washington Capitals

  • Logan Thompson Injured Reserve
  • Vincent Desharnais Injured Reserve
  • Rasmus Sandin Injured Reserve
  • Patrick Thomas Injured Reserve

Montreal Canadiens

  • Nick Suzuki Out
  • Sam Montembeault Injured Reserve
  • Ivan Demidov Injured Reserve
  • Bryce Pickford Injured Reserve
  • Lucas Condotta Injured Reserve

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