NHL · Thursday, 15 October, MSK

Washington Capitals — Montreal Canadiens

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Model prediction for 15 October

Washington Capitals42%
Draw in regulation22%
Montreal Canadiens35%
Model estimate at MSK

In short

Washington Capitals are favourites: 54% to win including overtime and shootout.

6.1 goals expected in total — close to the competition average (6.0).

Over 5.5 goals in regulation — 63%.

Why

  • The teams are almost level on expected goals: 3.1 and 2.9.
  • Washington Capitals: second game in two days — the model lowers their attack and defence.

Probabilities

Expected goals: Washington Capitals — Montreal Canadiens3.1–2.9
Washington Capitals to win (incl. OT and shootout)54%
Montreal Canadiens to win (incl. OT and shootout)46%
Total over 5.5 (regulation)63%
Total under 5.5 (regulation)37%

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Form

Washington Capitals

  • 14.10away · Carolina Hurricanes2:4
  • 12.10Seattle Kraken3:5
  • 10.10New York Rangers3:1
  • 08.10Pittsburgh Penguins5:3
  • 04.10away · Tampa Bay Lightning1:3

Montreal Canadiens

  • 14.10Buffalo Sabres4:3 SO
  • 11.10Detroit Red Wings1:0 SO
  • 09.10Nashville Predators2:5
  • 07.10Carolina Hurricanes4:6
  • 04.10away · Pittsburgh Penguins5:6 OT

Head to head

  • 01.03.2026Montreal Canadiens — Washington Capitals6:2
  • 14.01.2026Washington Capitals — Montreal Canadiens3:2 OT
  • 21.11.2025Montreal Canadiens — Washington Capitals4:8
  • 01.05.2025Washington Capitals — Montreal Canadiens4:1
  • 28.04.2025Montreal Canadiens — Washington Capitals2:5

Full record: 23 meetings →

Table

Table «Overall», season 2026/27
#TeamPWOTLLGoals+/−Pts
16, Playoffs: wild cards, 2 per conferenceToronto Maple Leafs631220–18+27
17Montreal Canadiens631219–22-37
18Buffalo Sabres731319–26-77
20New York Islanders630319–15+46
21Washington Capitals630319–18+16
22Nashville Predators522114–1406

Season 2026/27 · 2 points for a win, 1 for an overtime or shootout loss

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This is the model’s statistical estimate, not a recommendation. An outcome at 42% will not happen in roughly 58 matches out of 100. How to read probabilities →