Cole Caufield's impressive performance, with a goal and an assist, propelled the Montreal Canadiens to a commanding 6-3 victory over the Washington Capitals in Game 3 of their playoff series. The Canadiens cut Washington's series lead to 2-1, showcasing a dynamic offensive display with contributions from Christian Dvorak, Nick Suzuki, Juraj Slafkovsky, and Alex Newhook.

Both teams saw their starting goalies exit due to injuries, adding to the chaos of the match that included a bench-clearing brawl. The Capitals' Alex Ovechkin, Connor McMichael, and Jakob Chychrun were unable to overcome the Canadiens' momentum as they rallied in front of a sold-out Bell Centre crowd, marking their first playoff game with full capacity since 2017. With the series shifting back to Montreal for Game 4, anticipation builds for another electrifying encounter.