Canadiens vs Capitals Picks and Prediction – 4/23/2025

The Washington Capitals will host game two of their Eastern Conference first round matchup Wednesday night against the Montreal Canadiens. Montreal comes into this matchup having lost four of the last five including a one goal overtime loss in Game 1 of this series. The Montreal offense has been mediocre season averaging less than three goals on just under 26 shots per game this season. Defensively, Montreal has been shaky, allowing 3.18 goals on 29 shots per game this year. Stay in the action with our NHL Picks.

Sam Montembault faltered int the net for Montreal in game one giving up three goals on 32 shots to post at .906 save percentage in just over 62 minutes on the ice. Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufiled provided the biggest boost for the Montreal offense in game one with one goal apiece. Lane Hutson chipped in heavily for the Montreal offense with two assists in just over 25.5 minutes on the ice. Montreal got one assist from two other players in the game as well.

The Washington Capitals remain home Wednesday night having won two of the last three following their thrilling victory in game one. Offensively Washington is one of the better teams in the NHL having averaged 3.49 goals and 27.6 shots per game this season. Defensively Washington has done the work as well allowing 2.79 goals on 27.2 shots per game and have given up 3 total goals over their last two wins.

Logan Thompson did just enough in the net for Washington and game one posting a .943 save percentage and for giving up two goals on 35 shots in just under 62.5 minutes of action. Alex Ovechkin led the way for the Washington offense with two goals and one assists in just under 17 minutes on the ice. Anthony Beauvillier came up big as well for Washington with one goal and one assist in the game.

Washington will have all the momentum coming into this game following their overtime win in game 1. Look for the Capitals to dominate this game start to finish Wednesday. Take Washington to do the work leading to the win and cover at home. Final Score Prediction, Washington Capitals win and cover 4-1.