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Alex Tuch has 2 goals and an assist in the Capitals' 5-4 win over the Canadiens

The Washington Capitals defeated the Montreal Canadiens 5-4 in an NHL matchup played in Washington on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. Alex Tuch was the standout performer for the visitors, contributing two goals and one assist to help secure the victory.

The contest featured several notable on-ice interactions, including a physical exchange between Capitals left wing Ivan Miroshnichenko and Canadiens defenseman Alexandre Carrier during the second period. A unique pre-game moment saw brothers Cole Hutson of Washington and Lane Hutson of Montreal pose together before the puck drop.

Other key figures involved in the game included Capitals left wing Ilya Protas, defenseman Vincent Desharnais, and Alex Ovechkin, as well as Canadiens left wing Juraj Slafkovsky.

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