The Montreal Canadiens electrified the Bell Centre crowd with a memorable 6-3 victory against the Washington Capitals in Game 3 of their playoff series, narrowing the Capitals' lead to 2-1. The game was marked by a bench brawl that saw starting goalies Sam Montembeault and Logan Thompson exit with injuries. Rookie defenceman Lane Hutson captured the surreal atmosphere, while Captain Nick Suzuki described the night as emotional. The Canadiens delivered a full-team effort, highlighted by goals from Cole Caufield, Nick Suzuki, and Josh Anderson, among others. Heavy hits and passionate fans set the tone for a thrilling playoff night that marked their first home playoff game with a full house since 2017.