Capitals get big nights from their top offensive weapons in tough win over Canadiens

Alex Tuch has been red-hot to start the season, adding another two goals, including the game winner, in a 5-4 win against Montreal. "You just know how deadly his release is," said Charlie Lindgren.

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Cole and Lane Hutson will square off in their first of many brotherly battles in tonight's Capitals-Canadiens game. "Whoever doesn’t win is not going to be happy," their father, Rob Hutson, said pregame.

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Ryan Leonard scored two assists against the Hurricanes but was benched for a "frustrating" slashing penalty in the third period. "Cannot happen, and he’ll learn from it," said Spencer Carbery.

Alex Ovechkin is kicking off his farewell tour in the building where the Capitals selected him with the first overall pick in the 2004 NHL Draft. "I have such great memories here," Ovechkin said pregame.

The Capitals and the Hurricanes do battle at 6:45 pm tonight in Raleigh. Here's all you need to know from Washington's morning skate, including lineup news and injury updates.