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Capitals vs. Canadiens Third Period Thread

Third period thread.

NHL: Montreal Canadiens at Washington Capitals Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

The Capitals’ bottom-six forwards continued to pull more than their weight in the second period.

On another great forechecking sequence, Andre Burakovsky stole the biscuit in the attacking zone, turned, and found Nic Dowd in the slot. Dowd ripped a snap shot past Carey Price and into the back of the net, giving Quick Nic his 8th goal of the season and Washington a 2-1 lead after two periods.

Third period ahead...