Washington Capitals vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction 11/20/2025 Today’s NHL Picks

The Washington Capitals and Montreal Canadiens meet Thursday in NHL action at the Bell Centre. Here’s a Washington Capitals vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction. This article will include a Washington Capitals vs Montreal Canadiens Pick.

Washington Capitals Betting Preview

The Washington Capitals beat the Kings and Oilers, and they play the Lightning next. The Capitals have lost 8 of their last 12 games.

The Washington Capitals are averaging 3 goals per game and are scoring 3.8 percent of their power play opportunities. Tom Wilson leads Washington with 11 goals, John Carlson has 13 assists, and Jakob Chychrun has 64 shots on goal. Defensively, the Washington Capitals are allowing 2.55 goals per game and are killing 72.3 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Logan Thompson has given up 28 goals on 348 shots faced, and Charlie Lindgren has allowed 19 goals on 178 shots.

Montreal Canadiens Betting Preview

The Montreal Canadiens lost to the Bruins and Blue Jackets, and they play the Maple Leafs next. The Canadiens have lost 6 of their last 7 games.

The Montreal Canadiens are averaging 3.32 goals per game and are scoring 21.4 percent of their power play opportunities. Cole Caufield leads Montreal with 13 goals, Nick Suzuki has 17 assists and Juraj Slafkovsky has 42 shots on goal. Defensively, the Montreal Canadiens are allowing 3.37 goals per game and are killing 78.5 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jakub Dobes has given up 24 goals on 235 shots faced, and Sam Montembeault has allowed 37 goals on 260 shots.

Why the Montreal Canadiens will win

• The Capitals have lost each of their last seven games as road underdogs following a win.
• The Canadiens have won six of their last seven home games against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Capitals have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five games as road underdogs following a win.
• The Canadiens have covered the puck line in four of their last five night games after coming off a shootout.
• The Canadiens have won the second period in five of their last six home games against the Capitals.

Why the Washington Capitals will win

• The Canadiens have lost each of their last six night games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Capitals have won four of their last five games as underdogs against opponents on a losing streak.
• The Canadiens have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six games as favorites against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The road team has covered the puck line in seven of the Canadiens’ last eight games.
• The Capitals have won the third period in five of their last six night games against the Canadiens following a home win.

Total Goals Facts

• Ten of the Canadiens’ last 11 games have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Nine of the Capitals’ last 10 road games against opponents on a losing streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Ten of the last 11 Thursday night games between teams from different divisions have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Canadiens’ last 13 games against opponents on a winning streak.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Capitals’ last eight games following a win.

Montreal Canadiens Player Prop Facts

• Nick Suzuki has scored a goal in each of the Canadiens’ last five games as home favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• Nick Suzuki has recorded at least one assist in nine of the Canadiens’ last 11 games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
• Nick Suzuki has recorded at least one point in each of the Canadiens’ last 11 games as home favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
• Nick Suzuki has scored 11 career goals against the Capitals – most against any opponent (including playoffs).

Washington Capitals Player Prop Facts

• Brandon Duhaime has scored the first goal in each of the Capitals’ last three games as underdogs.
• Alex Ovechkin has scored a goal in four of the Capitals’ last five games.
• Dylan Strome has recorded at least one point in 14 of his last 15 appearances against the Canadiens.
• Anthony Beauvillier has recorded an assist in four of the Capitals’ last five games against the Canadiens.
• Dylan Strome has recorded 15 career assists against the Canadiens – most against any opponent (including playoffs).

Matchup/League Facts

• The Montreal Canadiens rank T1st in the league in short handed goals allowed this season (0).
• The Montreal Canadiens have suffered the equal-most losses when leading after Period 2 this season (3).
• The Washington Capitals rank 28th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (72.31%).
• The Washington Capitals have recorded the equal-largest margin of victory in a home game this season (5-goals vs Blues on November, 5).

Washington Capitals vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction

The Canadiens are going to turn things around eventually, but they’re in awful form and not a team I’m excited to back. The Habs have lost 4 straight games, 6 of their last 7 overall, and they just can’t get the offense going consistently. The Capitals have put together two straight wins, and they’re running into a Canadiens side they’ve won 7 of the last 9 games against. I don’t care about the Capitals being on the end of a back-to-back. I need the Canadiens to stop the bleeding before I can look their way. Give me the Capitals on Thursday.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Washington Capitals