Playing with fire

The Montreal Canadiens scored 3 PP goals and took a early 3-0 lead in the 1st period but then allowed 2 quick goals early in the 2nd period but held on and defeated the Washington Capitals 5-3 at the Bell centre in Montreal.

Chris Higgins and Michael Ryder both scored 2 goals in the game and Garth Murray added a goal in an empty net at the end of the game to seal the deal in the 3rd period. Saku Koivu participated in every 1st period goals and ended the game with 3 assists.

-Team record-
The Habs registered a 16th SHG in the game making it a new team record for SHG in a single season.

Jaroslav Halak did good in net for Montreal and won his 2nd game in a row at his 2nd NHL start. He should get the next start later this week. Now 7 of the next 8 Montreal games will be played on the road, a real test for the team who is fighting tooth and nails to get in the playoffs.

Will they make it or break it on this roadtrip?