| MATCHUP | Montreal Canadiens | Washington Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 2-2-1 | 3-2-0 |
| Spread | +1.5 -225 | -1.5 185 |
| Moneyline | +110 | -130 |
| Total | Over 6.5 (-115) | Under 6.5 (-105) |
| Where | Capital One Arena, Washington, DC | |
| When | Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:30 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
The Montreal Canadiens and Washington Capitals meet Wednesday 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 beat the Red Wings and Sabres, and they play the Sabres next. The Canadiens have lost 3 of their last 5 games.
The Montreal Canadiens are averaging 2.83 goals per game and are scoring on 10 percent of their power play opportunities. Nick Suzuki leads Montreal with 3 goals, Lane Hutson has 4 assists, and Cole Caufield has 24 shots on goal. Defensively, the Montreal Canadiens are allowing 3.67 goals per game and are killing 80.8 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jakub Dobes has given up 13 goals on 90 shots faced, and Jacob Fowler has allowed 6 goals on 65 shots.
Washington Capitals Betting Preview
The Washington Capitals lost to the Kraken and Hurricanes, and they play the Devils next. The Capitals have won 11 of their last 16 regular season games.
The Washington Capitals average 3.17 goals per game and are scoring on 13.3 percent of their power-play opportunities. Alex Tuch leads Washington with 3 goals, Dylan Strome has 5 assists, and Jakob Chychrun has 19 shots on goal. Defensively, the Washington Capitals are allowing 3 goals per game and are killing 86.4 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Logan Thompson has given up 14 goals on 146 shots faced, and Charlie Lindgren has allowed 2 goals on 29 shots.
Why the Washington Capitals will win
- The Capitals have won each of their last six home games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Canadiens have lost seven of their last eight games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Canadiens have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last seven games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Capitals have covered the puck line in each of their last six night games following a road loss.
- The Canadiens have lost the second period in eight of their last nine games against Eastern Conference opponents when leading after the first period.
Why the Montreal Canadiens will win
- The Canadiens have won each of their last four games as underdogs on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Capitals have lost six of their last nine games as favorites on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Canadiens have covered the puck line in each of their last 10 games as underdogs on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Capitals have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games as home favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Canadiens have won the second period in each of their last four games as underdogs following a home win.
Total Goals Facts
- Eight of the Capitals’ last nine games as home favorites against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Eight of the Canadiens’ last nine road games following a shootout loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Canadiens’ last 10 games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in 15 of the Capitals’ last 16 home games against Atlantic Division opponents.
Washington Capitals Player Prop Facts
- Tom Wilson has scored at least one goal in four of the Capitals’ last five games against Eastern Conference opponents at Capital One Arena.
- Dylan Strome has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Capitals’ last eight games against the Canadiens.
- Jordan Kyrou has scored the first goal in three of his last four home appearances against the Canadiens.
Montreal Canadiens Player Prop Facts
- Chris Kreider has scored a goal in four of his last five road appearances against the Capitals.
- Nick Suzuki has recorded at least one assist in seven of his last eight road appearances after playing less than 20 minutes the previous day.
Montreal Canadiens vs Washington Capitals Injury Report
The Capitals will be without Patrick Thomas, Pierre-Luc Dubois, Matt Roy, and Rasmus Sandin.
The Canadiens will be without Florian Xhekaj, Mike Matheson, Sam Montembeault, Oliver Kapanen, Bryce Pickford, Ivan Demidov, and Lucas Condotta.
Montreal Canadiens vs Washington Capitals Prediction
With two teams on the end of a back-to-back, the Capitals should have the edge at home, and they’ve won 7 of the last 10 games against the Habs. The Canadiens played an overtime game last night that went into a shootout, and that’s back-to-back shootouts for them in the last four days. A lot of hockey played this week for Montreal. Also, as I’ve said since the start, I’m fairly high on the Capitals this season and will be looking for them at low prices. That’s what we’ve got here. Give me the Caps at home.