Joel Armia scores second career hat trick as Canadiens blast Capitals

Joel Armia notched his second career hat trick, and the Montreal Canadiens defeated the visiting Washington Capitals 6-2 on Thursday night.

Nick Suzuki had a goal and an assist for the Canadiens (31-42-6, 68 points), who had lost four straight and been shut out in consecutive games. Mike Matheson had three assists, and Sam Montembeault made 24 saves.

Dylan Strome had a goal and an assist, and Darcy Kuemper made 26 saves