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.

The Montreal Canadiens are still in the dark regarding the status of goaltender Samuel Montembeault and defenseman Alexandre Carrier ahead of Game 5 against the Washington Capitals. Speaking to the media on Monday, head coach Martin St. Louis said there were no updates yet on either player’s condition following Sunday’s Game 4 loss.

The NHL cracked down on any possible mishaps between the Montreal Canadiens and Washington Capitals following a huge brawl in Game 3. Josh Anderson and Tom Wils