Montreal Canadiens vs Washington Capitals – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

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Result
6:2
28/02/2026 at 19:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
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  • Where to Watch on TV:
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Match Stats

Shots on Goal
2529
Shots off target
1312
Shooting PCT
24% (6/25)6.9% (2/29)
Blocked shots
1312
Goalkeeper Saves
2719
Saves PCT
93.1% (27/29)79.17% (19/24)
Penalties
54
PIM
108
Power-play Goals
00
Shorthanded Goals
10
Power-play PCT
0% (0/4)0% (0/5)
Pen. Killing PCT
100% (5/5)100% (4/4)
Hits
1320
Faceoffs Won
2727
Faceoffs %
5050
Giveaways
1615
Takeaways
34
Empty Net Goals
10

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Period (2 - 1)
  • 00:30, 1 - 0, Caufield C. (G),
  • 06:06, Duhaime B. (2 min),
  • 08:24, Matheson M. (2 min),
  • 13:16, 1 - 1, Ovechkin A. (G), Beauvillier A. (A), Chisholm D. (A2)
  • 14:19, 2 - 1, Caufield C. (G), Suzuki N. (A), Struble J. (A2)
  • 2nd Period (2 - 0)
  • 10:09, Leonard R. (2 min),
  • 12:22, 3 - 1, Matheson M. (G), Bolduc Z. (A), Newhook A. (A2)
  • 16:34, 4 - 1, Dach K. (G), Suzuki N. (A),
  • 17:17, Gallagher B. (2 min),
  • 3rd Period (2 - 1)
  • 06:00, Dowd N. (2 min),
  • 06:00, Dach K. (2 min),
  • 07:51, Dobson N. (2 min),
  • 12:12, 4 - 2, Ovechkin A. (G), Strome D. (A), Beauvillier A. (A2)
  • 13:33, McMichael C. (2 min),
  • 16:44, 5 - 2, Suzuki N. (G),
  • 17:37, Carrier A. (2 min),
  • 18:34, 6 - 2, Evans J. (G),

Highlights

Chances of winning


Montreal Canadiens
47.2%		Draw
22.4%		Washington Capitals
30.5%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
43.6% 22.6% 33.9%

Our Initial ML Estimation

44.3% 22.9% 33.4%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Montreal Canadiens has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+3.6%)
  • Washington Capitals has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-3.4%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Montreal Canadiens than the current prediction. (-2.9%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Washington Capitals than the current prediction. (+2.9%)
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    Montreal Canadiens - Washington Capitals Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)    		 2.03 ↓
    (2.17)    		 4.25 ↑
    (4.19)    		 3.1 ↑
    (2.79)    		 5%
    (5.8%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 6.25
    What is the prediction for Montreal Canadiens - Washington Capitals?
  • Users Predictions: 10 users predict this event. Montreal will win (votes: 4 - 40%). Washington will win (votes: 3 - 30%). It will Tie (votes: 3 - 30%).
    Confidence interval (95%) for Montreal: 9.6% – 70.4%.
  • Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by Selected Experts:
    • O/U 2.5, 3rd Period - over (votes: 1 - 100%) .
    • O/U 3.5, OT - over (votes: 1 - 100%) .
    • BTTS, OT - yes (votes: 1 - 100%) .
  • Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): Montreal Canadiens will win (4 of 4 users predict this - 100%) 🥉 Bronze Tip.
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  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 4:3.
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    Preview Facts
    • One team leads the standings, the other sits mid-table (ranked 5 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: ) and 9).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Montreal won 1.
    • Recent performances by Montreal have been up and down (last 5 games: 3 wins).
    • Washington is in very good shape now (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
    • Washington may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
    • Recently, Washington has had a series of home games.
    • Montreal might have a minor edge in this game.
    • There will not play in Montreal: Laine P. (Abdominal strain)
    • There will not play in Washington: Carlson J. (Lower-Body Injury)
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Montreal won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 14 matches, and goals 59:85. (average 3:4.3).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Montreal won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 32:41. (average 3.6:4.6).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Montreal Canadiens - Washington Capitals were as follows:
    13.01.2026 Washington Capitals - Montreal Canadiens 3:2
    20.11.2025 Montreal Canadiens - Washington Capitals 4:8
    30.04.2025 Washington Capitals - Montreal Canadiens 4:1
    27.04.2025 Montreal Canadiens - Washington Capitals 2:5
    25.04.2025 Montreal Canadiens - Washington Capitals 6:3
    Latest results of Montreal Canadiens
    26.02.2026 Montreal Canadiens - New York Islanders 3:4 ✺
    04.02.2026 Winnipeg Jets - Montreal Canadiens 1:5 ✺
    02.02.2026 Minnesota Wild - Montreal Canadiens 4:3 ✺
    31.01.2026 Buffalo Sabres - Montreal Canadiens 2:4 ✺
    29.01.2026 Montreal Canadiens - Colorado Avalanche 7:3 ✺
    Latest results of Washington Capitals
    27.02.2026 Washington Capitals - Vegas Golden Knights 3:2 ✺
    25.02.2026 Washington Capitals - Philadelphia Flyers 3:1 ✺
    05.02.2026 Washington Capitals - Nashville Predators 4:2 ✺
    03.02.2026 Philadelphia Flyers - Washington Capitals 4:2 ✺
    02.02.2026 Washington Capitals - New York Islanders 4:1 ✺
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    2Dallas Stars ✔ 8238121220279:226112
    3Minnesota Wild ✔ 8231151224272:240104
    4Vegas Golden Knights ✔ 823091726265:25095
    5Utah Mammoth ✔ 813310632265:23592
    6Edmonton Oilers ✔ 813191130276:26891
    7Anaheim Ducks ✔ 812517633268:28490
    8Los Angeles Kings ✔ 8122132026224:24490
    9Nashville Predators8128101033243:26486
    10San Jose Sharks812612835245:29184
    11St. Louis Blues813241233226:25584
    12Winnipeg Jets812871234230:25482
    13Seattle Kraken812681136226:26179
    14Calgary Flames81267939209:25875
    15Chicago Blackhawks822271439213:27572
    16Vancouver Canucks811510848215:31058


    Eastern Conference
    PlWWOLOLPts
    1Carolina Hurricanes ✔ 823914722296:240113
    2Buffalo Sabres ✔ 82428923288:241109
    3Tampa Bay Lightning ✔ 824010626290:231106
    4Montreal Canadiens ✔ 8234141024283:256106
    5Boston Bruins ✔ 8233121027272:250100
    6Ottawa Senators ✔ 823861127278:24699
    7Pittsburgh Penguins ✔ 823471625293:26898
    8Philadelphia Flyers ✔ 8227161227250:24398
    9Washington Capitals82376930263:24495
    10Detroit Red Wings8230111031241:25892
    11Columbus Blue Jackets8228121230253:25392
    12New York Islanders822914534233:24191
    13New Jersey Devils822913337230:25487
    14Florida Panthers82328438251:27684
    15Toronto Maple Leafs822391436253:29978
    16New York Rangers82259939238:25077

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