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Capitals vs. Canadiens Recap: Shorthanded Caps Claw Out of Early Deficit in 3-2 Win

The Caps get a big comeback win over Montreal

Jan 13, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; MontrĀŽal Canadiens goaltender Samuel Montembeault (35) makes a save on Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) as Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson (48) chases during the first period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Plus: Down Wilson, Sourdif and Chychrun, the Capitals were able to dig deep and give one of their most spirited efforts of the season in the third to pull off a game that looked D.O.A from the outset.

Minus: The power play woes continued and looked like it was going to be the biggest reason why they would have lost this game…until it wasn’t.

Caps Player of the Game: Ethen Frank has made the most of his opportunity with the attrition the Caps have suffered lately, and that continued tonight with the two goals that swung momentum for Washington, and took things into the extra frame.

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