Washington returned to the Bell Centre where the specter of their contest against the Canadiens in which they surrounded a late lead to the Habs under three weeks ago loomed large. Washington looked to close out their road trip with a victory, and while they needed some free hockey to accomplish their goal, Lars Eller played the hero in overtime to give the Captitals a 5-4 lead.
Here’s Monday’s night’s Plus/Minus:
Plus: Tom Wilson has now tallied one goal and five assists in the four games since returning to action following his extended suspension to begin the season.