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Despite a tough back-to-back schedule, the Montreal Canadiens played a strong game against the Washington Capitals on Tuesday but ultimately lost 3-2 in overtime. Montreal led 2-0, with Josh Anderson scoring a short-handed goal and Brendan Gallagher adding another.
Canadiens goaltender Samuel Montembeault was excellent, stopping 39 of 42 shots in his first loss since returning from the AHL. The team also managed to contain superstar Alex Ovechkin. However, Montreal failed to capitalize on a crucial 5-on-3 power play, and fatigue seemed to set in during the third period, allowing Washington to force and win overtime.
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