HOLTBY CHASED IN SECOND AS LISTLESS CAPS HANDED RARE HOME LOSS
Displaying the character that’s become a hallmark of this team, the Washington Capitals clawed away at a 4-1 Montreal lead on Wednesday night, but were unable to recover, losing 4-3 after starting goaltender Braden Holtby was chased early in the second period.
Alex Galchenyuk scored twice for the Canadiens.
Yet another slow start doomed the Capitals, as turnovers and odd-man rushes against proved to be a major factor in the loss, and the Capitals gave up the first goal for the sixth straight game. Andre Burakovsky said afterward that fixing the slow starts is “something [they] have to do.” [Read more…]