Montreal Canadiens Nudge Past Washington Capitals 3-2 in Overtime Match

Cole Caufield's goal 47 seconds into overtime seals Canadiens' victory despite two-goal comeback from Capitals' Dylan Strome in the third period.

Despite trailing by two goals and having to deal with a series of penalties, the Washington Capitals made a crucial comeback in the third period, thanks to Dylan Strome securing his first two goals of the season.
Despite the comeback, the Montreal Canadiens managed to secure their victory 47 seconds into overtime with a goal by Cole Caufield, resulting in a 3-2 final score.
Sean Monahan and Brendan Gallagher also scored for the Canadiens, helping establish an early lead and providing a significant challenge for the Capitals.
Despite being outshot 12-6 in the first 20 minutes, the Canadiens took full advantage of their power play opportunities. Monahan scored in the final minutes of the first period, putting Montreal in a leading position early on.
The Capitals secured one point in the standings due to tying the game, displaying a promising sign of progress and character.