| MATCHUP | Montreal Canadiens | Washington Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 26-14-7 | 24-17-6 |
| Where | Capital One Arena, Washington, DC | |
| When | Tuesday, January 13, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
The Montreal Canadiens and Washington Capitals meet Tuesday in NHL action at the Capital One Arena. Here’s a Montreal Canadiens vs Washington Capitals Prediction. This article will include a Montreal Canadiens vs Washington Capitals Pick.
Montreal Canadiens Betting Preview
The Montreal Canadiens lost to the Red Wings, beat the Canucks, and they play the Sabres next. The Canadiens have won 6 of their last 8 games.
The Montreal Canadiens are averaging 3.37 goals per game and are scoring on 23.1 percent of their power play opportunities. Cole Caufield leads Montreal with 21 goals, Lane Hutson has 37 assists and Nick Suzuki has 99 shots on goal. Defensively, the Montreal Canadiens are allowing 3.2 goals per game and are killing 79.1 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jakub Dobes has given up 63 goals on 565 shots faced, and Sam Montembeault has allowed 56 goals on 427 shots.
Washington Capitals Betting Preview
The Washington Capitals lost to the Predators, beat the Blackhawks, and they play the Sharks next. The Capitals have lost 8 of their last 12 games.
The Washington Capitals are averaging 3.26 goals per game and are scoring 15.9 percent of their power play opportunities. Tom Wilson leads Washington with 22 goals, John Carlson has 26 assists, and Jakob Chychrun has 150 shots on goal. Defensively, the Washington Capitals are allowing 2.78 goals per game and are killing 76.7 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Logan Thompson has given up 74 goals on 878 shots faced, and Charlie Lindgren has allowed 46 goals on 411 shots.
Why the Washington Capitals will win
- The Capitals have won four of their last five home games against the Canadiens.
- The Canadiens have lost four of their last five road games following a win.
- The Capitals have covered the puck line in each of their last three games against the Canadiens.
- The home team has won the second period in five of the last six games between the Canadiens and Capitals.
Why the Montreal Canadiens will win
- The Canadiens have won five of their last six games as underdogs.
- The Capitals have lost four of their last six games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Canadiens have covered the puck line in each of their last 11 games as road underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Capitals have lost the third period in four of their last five games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the last four games between the Canadiens and Capitals at Capital One Arena have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Canadiens’ last four road games on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Capitals’ last eight home games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Canadiens’ last three road games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Washington Capitals Player Prop Facts
- Aliaksei Protas has scored a goal in each of his last five appearances with the Capitals as home favorites.
- Tom Wilson has recorded an assist in each of his last seven appearances with the Capitals as home favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Alex Ovechkin has scored three goals against the Canadiens this season – most against any opponent.
Montreal Canadiens Player Prop Facts
- Oliver Kapanen has scored a goal in five of the Canadiens’ last six road games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Ivan Demidov has recorded at least one assist in each of the Canadiens’ last six games as road underdogs.
- Mike Matheson has recorded two points against the Capitals this season – equal-most against any opponent.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Washington Capitals rank 27th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (76.71%).
- The Washington Capitals rank 7th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.78).
- The Montreal Canadiens has scored 4+ goals in 25 games this season – equal-most in the NHL.
- The Montreal Canadiens rank 31st in the league for Period 2 goals allowed per game this season (1.28).
Montreal Canadiens vs Washington Capitals Prediction
The Capitals have owned the Habs over the years, often getting whatever they want offensively. At home, the Caps should be favored. However, the Capitals haven’t been so hot over the last week, while the Canadiens keep stacking up the points but are getting disrespected by oddsmakers. The Canadiens have found an offensive spark and are making bettors money. We can’t say the same for the Capitals as of late. The Canadiens have also had success on the road this season. The value is with the road dog in this spot. I’ll grab the more favorable price with the Canadiens on Tuesday night.