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The Montreal Canadiens (10-6-3) host the Washington Capitals (10-8-2) at Bell Centre on Thursday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Canadiens have lost four games in a row.
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Get ready for this showdown with a look at who we project to emerge with the victory in Thursday's game.
The Capitals' offense has totaled 33 goals over their past 10 games, while their defense has given up 26 goals. They have had 26 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored two goals (7.7%). They are 4-4-2 over those contests.
Canadiens vs. Capitals Predictions for Thursday
Our computer model for this matchup expects a final result of Canadiens 4, Capitals 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Canadiens (-135)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Capitals (+1.5)
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Canadiens Splits and Trends
- The Canadiens have a 10-6-3 record overall, with a 5-3-8 record in contests that have required overtime.
- In the 11 games Montreal has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 7-3-1 record (good for 15 points).
- In the one game this season the Canadiens registered only one goal, they lost.
- Montreal finished 1-2-0 in the three games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering two points).
- The Canadiens are 9-2-3 in the 14 games when they have scored more than two goals (to register 21 points).
- In the four games when Montreal has recorded a lone power-play goal, it has a 3-1-0 record (six points).
- In the eight games when it outshot its opponent, Montreal is 3-4-1 (seven points).
- The Canadiens' opponents have had more shots in nine games. The Canadiens went 5-2-2 in those matchups (12 points).
Capitals Splits and Trends
- The Capitals have a record of 10-8-2 this season and are 1-2-3 in overtime games.
- In the six games Washington has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up six points.
- This season the Capitals scored only one goal in four games and they've earned two points (1-3-0) in those contests.
- When Washington has scored two goals this season, they've earned three points (1-1-1 record).
- The Capitals have scored three or more goals in 12 games, earning 17 points from those contests.
- This season, Washington has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in six games and picked up 10 points with a record of 5-1-0.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Washington is 4-5-1 (nine points).
- The Capitals' opponents have had more shots in seven games. The Capitals finished 6-1-0 in those matchups (12 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Canadiens Rank | Canadiens AVG | Capitals AVG | Capitals Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th | 3.32 | Goals Scored | 3 | 19th |
| 25th | 3.37 | Goals Allowed | 2.55 | 5th |
| 28th | 25.2 | Shots | 29.3 | 9th |
| 10th | 26.2 | Shots Allowed | 26.4 | 11th |
| 14th | 21.43% | Power Play % | 13.79% | 30th |
| 19th | 78.46% | Penalty Kill % | 72.31% | 28th |
Canadiens vs. Capitals Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Where: Bell Centre in Montréal, Quebec
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