Habs Game Report: Hot Max Pacioretty pots two in Washington

WASHINGTON — Two nights after delivering one of their worst efforts of the season in Boston, the Canadiens bounced back with a solid defensive performance as they held the Metropolitan Division-leading Washington Capitals to 25 shots en route to a 3-2 victory Friday night at Capital One Arena.
Antti Niemi posted his first win as a Canadien while running his career record against the Capitals to 6-0-3.
Paul Byron snapped a 1-1 tie when he scored his 13th goal  at 10:41 of the third per