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The Montreal Canadiens (10-6-3) host the Washington Capitals (10-8-2) as a part of Thursday's NHL slate, starting at 7 p.m. ET at Bell Centre and broadcast on ESPN+. The Canadiens are seventh in the Eastern Conference (23 points), and the Capitals are 10th in the Eastern Conference (22 points).
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Canadiens vs. Capitals: Nov. 20 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Montréal, Quebec
- Venue: Bell Centre
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Canadiens' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.32 | 6th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.37 | 25th |
| Shots | 25.2 | 28th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.2 | 10th |
| Power Play % | 21.43% | 14th |
| Penalty Kill % | 78.46% | 19th |
Capitals' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3 | 19th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.55 | 5th |
| Shots | 29.3 | 9th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.4 | 11th |
| Power Play % | 13.79% | 30th |
| Penalty Kill % | 72.31% | 28th |
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Canadiens vs. Capitals Top Players
Canadiens
- One of Montreal's top offensive players this season is Nicholas Suzuki, who has put up 21 points in 19 games.
- With 13 goals and seven assists, Cole Caufield is one of the top contributors for Montreal with his 20 points (1.1 per game).
- Montreal's offensive effort is aided by Lane Hutson's 20 points. He's contributed 14 assists.
- As Montreal's top goalie, Samuel Montembeault has recorded 4 wins and 5 losses this season while allowing 37 goals with 223 saves.
Capitals
- Tom Wilson's 20 points make him a pivotal offensive option for Washington. He has 11 goals and nine assists in 20 games.
- John Carlson is one of the top contributors for Washington with 17 total points (0.9 per game), with four goals and 13 assists in 19 games.
- Dylan Strome has posted five goals on the season, chipping in 12 assists.
- Logan Thompson is 8-5-1 this season, collecting 318 saves and allowing 28 goals (2.0 goals against average) with a .919 save percentage (seventh-best in the league).
Canadiens vs. Capitals Injury Report
Canadiens
Kaiden Guhle: Out (Lower Body),
Kirby Dach: Out (Foot),
Alexander Newhook: Out (Ankle),
Patrik Laine: Out (Abdomen)
Capitals
Pierre-Luc Dubois: Out (Abdomen),
Nicholas Dowd: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)
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Canadiens' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13/2025 | Stars | L 7-0 | Home |
| 11/15/2025 | Bruins | L 3-2 | Home |
| 11/17/2025 | Blue Jackets | L 4-3 | Away |
| 11/20/2025 | Capitals | - | Home |
| 11/22/2025 | Maple Leafs | - | Home |
| 11/26/2025 | Mammoth | - | Away |
| 11/28/2025 | Golden Knights | - | Away |
Capitals' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/15/2025 | Devils | L 3-2 | Home |
| 11/17/2025 | Kings | W 2-1 | Home |
| 11/19/2025 | Oilers | W 7-4 | Home |
| 11/20/2025 | Canadiens | - | Away |
| 11/22/2025 | Lightning | - | Home |
| 11/24/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 11/26/2025 | Jets | - | Home |