Washington lost 6-3 in Game 3, cutting their series lead in half to 2-1. On top of that, the Caps lost starting netminder Logan Thompson late in the third period after he collided with teammate Dylan Strome near the net. Backup Charlie Lindgren finished the game.

MONTREAL -- Sam Montembeault ’s status for the Montreal Canadiens remains uncertain for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference First Round against the Washington Capitals on Sunday (6:30 p.m. ET; CBC, TVAS, SN, TBS, truTV, MNMT, MAX).

The Washington Capitals and Montreal Canadiens each lost their No. 1 goaltender in Game 3 of their first-round series.