
Caufield’s Early Two-Goal Burst Lifts Canadiens to 6-2 Win Over Capitals, Ovechkin Milestone Night
Cole Caufield scored twice in the opening minutes and the Montreal Canadiens held on to beat the Washington Capitals 6-2 as Alex Ovechkin added two goals and hit a career milestone. Jakub Dobes was the difference in net for Montreal, while Washington’s offense couldn’t convert despite chances and Nick Suzuki iced it with an empty-netter. The loss comes as the Capitals face the trade deadline with a looming roster shake-up and special teams struggles.

