A highlight in the loss was the first power-play unit of Caufield, Suzuki and Slafkovsky, a trio on the first line, with forward Ivan Demidov and defenseman Lane Hutson. Demidov and Hutson both had assists on the two power-play goals.

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From big hits to post-whistle scrums and even shenanigans during pregame warmups, things are getting increasingly testy in the NHL first-round playoff series between the Washington Capitals and the Montreal Canadiens.