Cammalleri's score stands as difference after Capitals' comeback falls short

Travis Moen and Tomas Plekanec scored in a three-minute span early in the second period, Michael Cammalleri added a goal in the third, and the Montreal Canadiens withstood a furious comeback to beat the Washington Capitals 3-2 on Friday night.

Canadiens-Capitals Preview

Canadiens-Capitals Preview

Ovechkin's return sparks Caps as Bradley's late score buries Rangers

Matt Bradley bounced back from having his face bloodied in a first-period fight to net the winning goal with 4:51 left, and Alex Ovechkin also scored in his return from injury to lift the Washington Capitals to a 4-2 victory over the Rangers on Tuesday.

Washington Capitals right wing Eric Fehr, center, celebrates his goal with center Brooks Laich (21) and center Brendan Morrison, right, during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday...

Washington Capitals right wing Eric Fehr, center, celebrates his goal with center Brooks Laich (21) and center Brendan Morrison, right, during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday...

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, celebrates with teammates after a goal by Brooks Laich during the second period of an NHL hockey game as New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist...