Montreal Canadiens vs Washington Capitals Betting Tips - NHL Predictions and Best Bets
Our main bet is over 6.5 total goals, while we're also backing Cole Caufield over 3.5 shots on goal after his impressive recent shooting performances.
Montreal Canadiens visit Washington Capitals on Wednesday, 14 October, with both teams playing on consecutive nights and another high-scoring contest potentially on the cards.
Montreal have been involved in several high-scoring games this season, with four of their opening six matches producing at least seven goals. The Canadiens are conceding 3.67 goals per game and are expected to start Jakub Dobes, who has struggled in his early appearances.
Washington have also been allowing plenty of shots, giving up an average of 29.5 per game. That creates an opportunity for Caufield, who has recorded at least five shots in each of his last three appearances.
- Four of Montreal's six games have finished over 6.5 goals, including three matches in which they conceded at least five.
- Cole Caufield has registered 17 shots in his last three games, recording six, six and five.
- Washington are allowing 29.5 shots per game, including 35 against Carolina on Tuesday.
Montreal Canadiens Recent Form
Montreal have recorded three wins and three losses through their opening six games, including one overtime defeat, averaging 3.17 goals scored and 3.67 conceded.
The Canadiens secured a 4-3 shootout victory over Buffalo on Tuesday, dominating the shot count 38-17.
Caufield has been particularly active in attack, averaging four shots per game and playing significant minutes on the power play.
However, Montreal's defensive performances remain a concern, while Dobes has recorded an .857 save percentage across his opening three starts.
Washington Capitals Recent Form
Washington have split their opening six games, winning three and losing three while averaging 3.17 goals scored and three conceded per game.
The Capitals have been outshot in four of those six matches, and their defensive depth has been affected by injuries to Rasmus Sandin and Matt Roy.
Offensively, Boone Jenner has scored in three consecutive games, while Ryan Leonard has recorded points in four straight appearances.
With both teams facing a quick turnaround and Washington expected to start Charlie Lindgren, another open contest looks possible.