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Washington Capitals at Montreal Canadiens Preview & Picks – Canadiens To Pull Level In NHL Playoffs Series

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26 Apr 2025
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Leigh Copson 26 Apr 2025
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  • Washington Capitals at Montreal Canadiens picks for Sunday, April 27
  • NHL Playoff game is taking place at Bell Centre
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    Washington Capitals at Montreal Canadiens Preview & Picks
  • Washington Capitals at Montreal Canadiens Preview & Picks
  • Head To Head
  • Washington Capitals Form
  • Montreal Canadiens Form

Washington Capitals at Montreal Canadiens Preview & Picks

Montreal are tipped to make it back-to-back wins and level the series.

The Canadiens are in good form on the home ice, and it Capitals goalie Logan Thompson sits this one out they can take full advantage to get the dub.

  • Montreal Canadiens are 11-2 in their last 13 home games
  • Washingon Capitals are 2-7 in their previous 9 road games
  • The Under has cashed in 3 of the last 4 meetings

Head To Head

  • Montreal Canadiens lead the all-time series 89-77-27
  • Montreal Canadiens won 6-3 when the two teams last met on April 25

Washington Capitals Form

Washington hold a slender 2-1 lead in this playoff series after losing on the road in Montreal in Game 3.

The Capitals were made to work for a series-opening victory, as they finally downed the Canadiens 3-2 in overtime.

That was the second straight meeting that needed extra time, but it was not required in the second game of this series as the hosts took it, 3-1.

However, Washington were unable to open up a three-game lead on Friday, as they were beaten 6-3 in Montreal.

The Capitals secured their place in the postseason by compiling a 51-22-9 record to finish atop the Metropolitan Division standings.

Montreal Canadiens Form

Montreal go into tonight's matchup knowing that another home victory will see them knot up the series at two wins apiece.

The Canadiens pushed Washington all the way in Game 1, but ultimately fell to a 3-2 overtime defeat.

That became back-to-back losses for them in the second meeting, as they were beaten 3-1 by the Capitals to go two down in the series.

However, Montreal rallied in their first home game of the series, as they beating Washington 6-3 to close the gap to one game.

The Canadiens earned their playoff place by putting together a 40-31-11 record to finish fifth in the Atlantic Division standings.

Verdict

Montreal's recent home form has been good and we are backing them for another success here.

Their chances will be boosted even further if Washington goalie Logan Thompson is forced to sit out this matchup.

Best Bet1: Montreal Win Moneyline @-105.26 at Stake.us - 3 Units
Best Bet2: Under 6.0 Total Goals @-105.26 at Stake.us - 3 Units
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