Canadiens visit the Capitals after shootout victory

Jan 9, 2025, 09:11 am

Montreal Canadiens (19-18-3, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Washington Capitals (27-10-4, in the Metropolitan Division)

Washington; Friday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The Montreal Canadiens visit the Washington Capitals after the Canadiens knocked off the Vancouver Canucks 5-4 in overtime.

Washington has a 27-10-4 record overall and a 14-4-3 record in home games. The Capitals have a +43 scoring differential, with 150 total goals scored and 107 allowed.

Montreal is 8-11-1 on the road and 19-18-3 overall. The Canadiens have a 15-7-1 record in games they score three or more goals.

Friday's game is the third meeting between these teams this season. The Capitals won 4-2 in the previous matchup. Tom Wilson led the Capitals with two goals.

TOP PERFORMERS: Dylan Strome has scored 12 goals with 33 assists for the Capitals. Pierre-Luc Dubois has two goals and nine assists over the last 10 games.

Nicholas Suzuki has 12 goals and 29 assists for the Canadiens. Patrik Laine has scored five goals and added one assist over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Capitals: 6-2-2, averaging 3.2 goals, 5.5 assists, 3.9 penalties and 7.8 penalty minutes while giving up 2.3 goals per game.

Canadiens: 8-2-0, averaging 3.9 goals, 6.5 assists, 3.6 penalties and 7.8 penalty minutes while giving up 2.3 goals per game.

INJURIES: Capitals: None listed.

Canadiens: None listed.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.