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Capitals vs. Canadiens Recap: Comeback Caps Can't Close, Short Habs 4-3

The Washington Capitals started slow and couldn't finish fast enough to beat the Montreal Canadiens in Washington on Wednesday night, losing in regulation 4-3.

The NHL's best team lost a game on Wednesday night. You probably heard about it from your friends with weaker constitutions. The Montreal Canadiens bullied the Capitals through forty minutes and even ran Braden Holtby en route to a 4-3 victory.

Here's Wednesday night's Plus/Minus:

  • Plus: Philipp Grubauer continues to demonstrate his worth even in dark situations, earning himself the Palm Restaurant player of the game coming on in relief of Braden Holtby and earning himself some overpriced-but-exquisite ribs.