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3 takeaways from the Montreal Canadiens 5-4 loss to the Washington Capitals

The Montreal Canadiens once again saw a team pull away late, as they would lose 5-4 to the Washington Capitals on Wednesday night.

By Brandon Croce · A Winning Habit

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 2:32 AM

Key Things to Know

Brandon Croce analyzed three major takeaways from Montreal's 5-4 defeat against the Washington Capitals.
Josh Anderson scored two goals for Montreal but also deflected a puck into his own net.
Goaltender Jakub Dobes struggled in his return, allowing five goals on 24 shots.

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The Montreal Canadiens failed to secure their third consecutive victory after falling 5-4 on the road to the Washington Capitals on Wednesday night. Brandon Croce highlights three major takeaways from the defeat, which saw the Capitals score two unanswered goals in the final period to break a tie and claim the win.

Croce emphasizes Josh Anderson's strong offensive play despite an accidental own goal, Jakub Dobes's difficult outing after conceding five goals on 24 shots, and an ongoing trend of third-period collapses for Montreal this season.

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3 takeaways from the Montreal Canadiens 5-4 loss to the Washington Capitals

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