Montreal Canadiens Visit Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena
The Montreal Canadiens face the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. EDT, with the Capitals opening as -135 favorites and the over/under set at 6.5 goals, The Associated Press reported.
Montreal enters the matchup with a 3-2-1 overall record, holding a 1-0-1 mark in road games after earning a 4-3 shootout victory against the Buffalo Sabres. The Canadiens have committed 33 total penalties this season, averaging 5.5 infractions per game to rank seventh across the NHL.
Washington stands at 3-3 overall with a 2-1-0 record on home ice. The Capitals rank 10th in the league with 31 total penalties, averaging 5.2 per contest. Wednesday’s contest marks the first meeting between the two franchises during the 2024-25 NHL season.
Injury Reports Limit Both Rosters Ahead of Puck Drop
The Capitals listed defenseman Rasmus Sandin as out with a knee injury, alongside Patrick Thomas who remains sidelined with an upper-body injury, and Matt Roy who is out with a lower-body injury. Forward Pierre-Luc Dubois is listed as day-to-day with an illness, while Alex Tuch is day-to-day with an undisclosed issue, according to The Associated Press. The Canadiens deal with their own lineup hurdles. Goaltender Samuel Montembeault is out with a lower-body injury, joined by forward Ivan Demidov, defenseman Oliver Kapanen, and Lucas Condotta, Bryce Pickford, and Mike Matheson, who carries a day-to-day designation for a lower-body injury alongside Florian Xhekaj with an undisclosed day-to-day status.
Frequently Asked Questions About Canadiens and Capitals
What are the current standings for Montreal and Washington in their respective divisions?
The Montreal Canadiens hold a 3-2-1 record within the Atlantic Division, while the Washington Capitals sit at 3-3 overall in the Metropolitan Division.
Where is the game being played and what is the betting line?
The game takes place in Washington at Capital One Arena with the Capitals listed as -135 favorites and the game total set at 6.5 goals.
When did Montreal play last before facing Washington?
The Canadiens defeated the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 in a shootout prior to traveling for Wednesday’s matchup.
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