The Capitals faced major challenges in Game 3, suffering from crucial injuries and poor decision-making. Goalie Logan Thompson was injured while attempting to stop a goal, leaving the team vulnerable. Dylan Strome's turnover in the neutral zone showcased the team's struggles with puck management, resulting in several easy goals for Montreal. The lack of proper defensive execution, particularly late in periods, was highlighted as a critical fault, contributing to their humiliating defeat. With the goaltending situation uncertain, the Capitals need to rethink their strategy going into Game 4 to recover from this loss.
The Caps' puck management and decision-making on the night was abysmal, leading to defensive zone giveaways and uncredited turnovers that cost them crucial goals.
Thompson, who was so good in Games 1 and 2, less so in Game 3, did not return after his injury, leaving the Caps scrambling for a goaltender.
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