Capitals (15-16-7) vs. Canadiens (23-11-5) Keys to the Game

#1. Don't Fall Behind in the FirstDuring the Capitals current 5 game losing streak, the Capitals gave up the first goal in every single game. The team, which is fifth in the league in terms of goals scored in the first period (42) only scored three in their last 5 regulation loses and gave up 14. Granted, Washington is also fifth worst in the league as far as giving up first period goals (42), but 14 of them came in the span of about a week. The Caps only gave up seven combined goals in those five loses in the second and third periods, and scored five. It also hurts the Caps that they cannot seem to come back from a first period deficit (their winning percentage when trailing after one is .067). If the Caps can come out and at least be even after one, they will have a chance to snap their losing streak.#2. Make the Habs Score Even Strength GoalsWhen it comes to power play goals, the Habs are 13th in the league in 5 on 4 goals for (32), and 10th in 5 on 3 goals (6) translating to...