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.

Jakub Dobes made 21 saves in his first career playoff start, the Canadiens forced to play without starting goaltender Sam Montembeault.

The Washington Capitals might have their starting goaltender on Sunday evening. The Montreal Canadiens will not. Logan Thompson, in something of a surprise move, was in the starter’s net at the Capitals’ morning skate and will be a game-time decision,