The Capitals cracked the code at Bell Centre, beating the Canadiens 5-2 and going up 3-1 in their first-round series.

The Canadiens’ Game 4 loss showcased the double-edged sword of youth and inexperience. And against a veteran team like the Capitals, they’ll have to grow up quickly if they don’t want their season to come to an end,

MONTREAL -- The Montreal Canadiens scored three straight goals in the third period to pull away for a 6-3 win against the Washington Capitals in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference First Round at Bell Centre on Friday.