Canadiens vs Capitals Picks and Prediction – 4/30/2025

The Montreal Canadiens will be back on the road Wednesday night for game five of their first round matchup in Washington against the Washington Capitals. Montreal comes into Game 5 down by two games following a three goal loss in game four. The Capitals offense has averaged 2.96 goals on 25.5 shots per game this season but have averaged just 2.75 goals per game during this series. Defensively Montreal was solid enough during the regular year allowing 3.18 goals on 29 shots but gave up five goals of their loss during game four. Stay in the action with our NHL Picks.

Lane Hutson has led the way for Montreal during the playoffs with five points and has posted a team high 5 assists total. Cole Caufield is second on the roster with four points and leads the team with three goals. Montreal does have a balanced scoring attack after their top two players as seven other Canadians have scored at least two points through four games played.

The Washington Capitals return home Wednesday in full control of this series looking to wrap things up Wednesday night. Washington averaged 3.49 goals on 27.6 shots per game during the regular season and averaged 3.5 goals per game during this series. Defensively Washington was mediocre over the course of the regular season allowing 2.79 goals but have allowed five total goals during their three wins in this series.

Dylan Strome is rolling in the postseason for Washington leading the team with 7 points and five assists. Anthony Beauvillier is second on the roster with five points through four games. Connor McMichael and Alex Ovechkin are both tied for third on the team during the postseason with four points each and both have scored the team leading three goals apiece.

Washington has rolled through the first part of this series and will finish things off Wednesday night. The Capitals are better on both sides of the puck in this matchup and that will again lead to the win. Defensively Washington has controlled this series and that will lead them to the win Wednesday in game 5. Final Score Prediction, Washington Capitals win 4-1.