Canadiens vs Capitals Picks and Prediction – 4/21/2025

Last Updated: 04/20/2025 at 7:50 PM ET

Montreal Canadiens at Washington Capitals 04/21/25 - NHL Picks & Predictions

Game Start: 4/21/2025, 11:00 PM UTC

Latest Odds: WSH -190 ; O/U 6

Canadiens vs Capitals Prediction

The Montreal Canadiens come into the postseason on Monday with game one of a first-round matchup in Washington against the Capitals. Montreal finished the regular season with forty wins overall but lost three of the last five regular-season games following a two-goal victory against Carolina in the final game of the year. Offensively Montreal averaged 2.96 goals and 5.5 shots per game this season. Defensively the Canadians had their issues giving up 3.18 goals on 29 shots per game. Stay in the action with our NHL Picks.

Nick Suzuki led the Montreal offense this season with 89 points across 82 games played. Cole Caufield was second on the roster with 70 points and boasted a team leading 37 goals scored. Lane Hudson added a fourth best 66 points to go along with the team leading 60 assists this season.

The Washington Capitals come into the playoffs as the top team in the Metropolitan Division with 51 wins on the year. Washington did falter to close the season however losing 3 of the last four following a three goal road loss to Pittsburgh in the final day of the season. Offensively Washington averaged 3.49 on 27.6 shots per game this season. Defensively the Capitals allowed 2.79 goals on 27.2 shots but gave up 16 total goals during their last three losses this season.

Dylan Strome led the way for Washington this season with 82 points and 53 assists overall. Alex ovechkin was second on the roster with 73 points and boasted a team leading 44 goals this season. Aliaksei Protas and Pierre-Luc Dubois were both tied for third on the roster this season having scored 66 points each. Jackob Chychrun was solid all season for Washington scoring 47 points but played in just 74 games.

Canadiens vs Capitals Pick Analysis

The Caps are the better team in this game and it will show from early on Monday. Look for Washington to jump out fast to control game 1 from the onset. The Capitals will do the work on both sides of the puck Monday at home leading to the win in game 1. Final Score Prediction, Washington Capitals win 4-1.