In this article, we will formulate a Canadiens vs Capitals Prediction for this NHL game on Wednesday, October 14th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Washington Capitals Preview
The Capitals have 6 points this season with a 3-3-0 record and a 2-1-0 home record. They are 3-2 ATS and 3-2 in over/under. They are coming off a 2-4 road loss to the Hurricanes and will face the Devils and Kings next.
Offensively, the Capitals are averaging 3.40 goals per game and are scoring 15.4% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 2.80 goals per game and are killing 88.2% of their opponent’s power plays.
Ryan Leonard leads the Capitals with 6 points, while Boone Jenner leads the team in goals with 3 and Dylan Strome leads the team in assists with 5. Charlie Lindgren is the expected goalie and he has a 0-1-0 record, with 2.08 GAA and .931 SV%.
Montreal Canadiens Preview
The Canadiens have 7 points this season with a 3-2-1 record and a 1-0-1 away record. They are 1-4 ATS and 3-2 in over/under. They are coming off a 4-3 shootout home win over the Sabres and will face the Sabres and Sharks next.
Offensively, the Canadiens are averaging 2.83 goals per game and are scoring 10.0% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.67 goals per game and are killing 80.8% of their opponent’s power plays.
Nick Suzuki leads the Canadiens with 8 points, adding a team-high 3 goals and a team-high 5 assists. Jakub Dobes is the expected goalie for the Canadiens, and he has a 1-1-1 record, with 4.44 GAA and .857 SV%.
Montreal Canadiens @ Washington Capitals Betting Trends: October 14, 2026
Why the Washington Capitals will win
- The Capitals have won each of their last seven home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Canadiens have lost each of their last six games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Canadiens have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last eight games.
- The Capitals have covered the puck line in each of their last six games following a road loss.
- The Capitals have won the third period in each of their last seven games following a road loss.
Why the Montreal Canadiens will win
- The Canadiens have won each of their last five games as underdogs after coming off a shootout.
- The Capitals have lost three of their last four games as home favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Canadiens have covered the puck line in each of their last 11 games as road underdogs after coming off overtime.
- The Capitals have failed to cover the puck line in 14 of their last 16 games as home favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Capitals have lost the third period in each of their last six games when trailing after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Canadiens’ last six road games following a shootout win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Nine of the Capitals’ last 10 home games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Canadiens’ last 10 games as underdogs.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Capitals’ last 13 home games against Atlantic Division opponents.
Washington Capitals Player Prop Facts
- Jordan Kyrou has scored the first goal in each of his last three appearances with his team as a home favorite against the Canadiens.
- Tom Wilson has scored at least one goal in four of the Capitals’ last five home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Dylan Strome has recorded at least one assist in each of the Capitals’ last six games against the Canadiens.
- Alex Tuch ranks T1st in the league for Game Winning Goals (2) this season.
Montreal Canadiens Player Prop Facts
- Chris Kreider has scored a goal in each of his last four appearances with his team as a road underdog against the Capitals.
- Nick Suzuki has recorded at least one assist in each of his last six road appearances after playing less than 20 minutes the previous day.
- Zachary Bolduc ranks 1st in the league for shootout goals (2) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Washington Capitals rank 27th in the league in power play percentage this season (13.33%).
- The Washington Capitals rank T1st in the league in short handed goals allowed this season (0).
- The Montreal Canadiens rank 30th in the league in power play percentage this season (10.00%).
- The Montreal Canadiens rank T1st in the league in short handed goals allowed this season (0).
Canadiens vs Capitals Prediction
The Capitals are 6-2 in their 8 meetings against the Canadiens and have won their last five meetings in Washington.
In this Canadiens vs Capitals Prediction, the Capitals are coming as -130 home favorites. I like the Capitals in a bounce-back spot at home to end their small two-game losing streak. Montreal has back-to-back wins but were both at home and they have worse numbers than Washington all across the board this season, including power play and penalty kill. On top of that, the Canadiens will have Jakub Dobes in net today and he has been terrible this season with a 4.44 GAA and .857 SV%, while the Caps will have Charlie Lindgren who has 2.08 GAA and .931 SV%. Take the Capitals to win.