Capitals vs Canadiens Picks and Prediction – 4/25/2025

The Washington Capitals will be on the road for the first time in the postseason Friday night with a game in Montreal for game three of their first round series against the Canadiens. Washington comes into game three of the series up by two games following a two goal victory in game two. For the year Washington has averaged 3.49 goals on 27.6 shots per game. Defensively Washington has allowed 2.79 goals in 27.2 shots per game but have given up an average of 1.5 goals per game during the playoffs. Stay in the action with our NHL Picks.

Logan Thompson was fantastic in the net for Washington Game 2 boasting a .962 save percentage after giving up just one goal and 26 shots across 60 minutes of game time. Connor McMichael led the way for the Washington offense with two goals on four shots in nearly 18 minutes on the ice. Dylan Strome chipped in as well scoring one goal in just over 15 minutes of game time.

The Montreal Canadiens will be at home for the first time in the playoffs Friday down by two games following consecutive losses to the Capitals. Offensively Washington has averaged 2.96 goals on 25.5 shots per game this season. Defensively Washington has allowed 3.18 goals on 29 shots per game and have given up three goals in each loss this postseason.

Sam Montembault struggled in the net for Washington in Game 2 giving up two goals on 31 shots to post a .935 save percentage. The Capitals also found the net late for an empty goal to seal the victory. Christian Dvorak was the only bright spot for the Montreal offense in Game 2 scoring the lone goal of the game in just over 18 minutes on the ice.

The Capitals are in full control of this game and that will continue on Friday. Look for Washington to continue their dominance in game 3 as they again overpower the Canadiens. Take Washington Friday night on the road to get the win in game 3. Final Score Prediction, Washington Capitals win 3-1.