Uneven Caps aim for stability as Habs try to keep rolling

Inconsistency continues to plague the Washington Capitals.

Meanwhile, wins are coming at a steady pace for the Montreal Canadiens.

Looking to rebound from their latest defeat, the host Capitals will try to keep the Canadiens from earning a fifth win in six games Tuesday night.

Washington is 6-8-4 since a six-game winning streak Nov. 24-Dec. 3. The Capitals have not won back-to-back contests since that undefeated run. They allowed three consecutive goals after Alex Ovechkin opened...