Capitals Suffer Fifth Straight Loss, Falling 5-2 to Canadiens

In their first game post-All-Star break, the Capitals' losing streak extends as they face a daunting upcoming schedule.

The Washington Capitals lost their fifth consecutive game, falling 5-2 to the Montreal Canadiens, marking their longest losing streak of the season.
Nick Suzuki and Juraj Slafkovsky each scored twice for Montreal, while Capitals' Alex Ovechkin scored his 10th goal of the season.
Capitals goalie Charlie Lindgren was replaced by Darcy Kuemper after allowing three goals on nine shots in the first period.
The Capitals face a challenging schedule ahead, with their next four opponents being the top teams in the league.
Evgeny Kuznetsov, a key player for the Capitals, entered the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program and will be away from the team indefinitely.