## Canadiens' Defense Crumbles In 6-3 Loss To Washington Capitals
### Habs Give Up 50 Shots On Goal In Embarrassing Performance
The Montreal Canadiens' defense was in shambles on Monday night as they allowed the Washington Capitals to score six goals on 50 shots in a 6-3 loss. It was a disappointing performance for the Canadiens, who have now lost three of their last four games.
The Capitals' offense was led by Alex Ovechkin, who scored twice, including the game-winner. Evgeny Kuznetsov and T.J. Oshie also had two goals each, while Dmitry Orlov added one.
The Canadiens were able to stay in the game thanks to some timely goals from Max Domi, Brendan Gallagher, and Phillip Danault, but their defense was simply not up to the task of stopping the Capitals' high-powered offense.
The loss drops the Canadiens to 15-19-6 on the season, and they are now six points out of a playoff spot. They will need to turn things around quickly if they want to make a run at the postseason.
### What Went Wrong?
The Canadiens' defense was simply not good enough on Monday night. They allowed the Capitals to get too many shots on goal, and they were not able to clear the puck out of their own zone effectively.
The Canadiens also struggled to contain the Capitals' top players. Ovechkin was able to score two goals on just three shots, and Kuznetsov had two goals and two assists.
The Canadiens' penalty kill was also a problem on Monday night. They allowed the Capitals to score two power-play goals, which gave the Capitals a big advantage.
### What Needs To Change?
The Canadiens need to make some changes to their defense if they want to turn things around. They need to be more physical and they need to be better at clearing the puck out of their own zone.
The Canadiens also need to find a way to contain the other team's top players. They can't afford to give up easy goals to players like Ovechkin and Kuznetsov.
The Canadiens' penalty kill also needs to improve. They can't afford to give up power-play goals, especially against a team like the Capitals.
The Canadiens have a lot of work to do if they want to make a run at the playoffs. They need to make some changes to their defense and they need to find a way to be more consistent.