The Washington Capitals begin their quest for a deep playoff run on Monday, April 21, when they welcome the Montreal Canadiens to Capital One Arena for Game 1 of their Eastern Conference First Round matchup. The puck drops at 7 p.m. ET, airing live on ESPN and streaming on Fubo.
Washington enters the matchup as solid favorites with -198 odds on the moneyline, while the underdog Canadiens are listed at +164.
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📊 Where To Watch Capitals vs. Canadiens Game 1? (April 21, 2025)
| 🕒 Game Info | Details |
| 📅 Date | Monday, April 21, 2025 |
| 🏟️ Venue | Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C. |
| ⏰ Time | 7:00 p.m. ET |
| 📺 TV Channel | ESPN |
| 📡 Live Stream | Fubo |
| 🏒 Favorite | Capitals (-198) |
| 🧊 Underdog | Canadiens (+164) |
| 📈 Over/Under Total Goals | 6.5 |
🧾 Capitals vs. Canadiens – Betting Odds
| Market | Odds |
| Moneyline – Capitals | -198 🟩 (Favored) |
| Moneyline – Canadiens | +164 🟥 (Underdog) |
| Puck Line – Capitals -1.5 | +125 |
| Puck Line – Canadiens +1.5 | -150 |
| Total Goals – Over 6.5 | +100 |
| Total Goals – Under 6.5 | -120 |
| 1st Period Total – Over 1.5 | -135 |
| 1st Period Total – Under 1.5 | +110 |
📍 Odds courtesy of BetMGM.
📈 Betting Trends
- Capitals have gone Over 6.5 goals in 36 games this season.
- Canadiens have played 38 games with more than 6.5 total goals.
- Combined, both teams score 6.4 goals per game — just under the total.
- Opponents of both teams combine to allow 6.0 goals per game.
- Washington has won 65.2% of games when favored on the moneyline.
- Montreal has pulled off 30 upset wins in 67 games as an underdog.
📊 Team Stats & Trends
🔴 Washington Capitals
- Goals Per Game: 3.5 (2nd)
- Goals Allowed: 2.8 (8th)
- Goal Differential: +57 (4th)
- Shooting %: 12.6% (1st in NHL)
- Last 10 Games: 4-6-0
- Trending: Scoring 2.6 goals/game, allowing 4.3
🔵 Montreal Canadiens
- Goals Per Game: 3.0 (17th)
- Goals Allowed: 3.2 (22nd)
- Goal Differential: -18 (21st)
- Shooting %: 11.6% (5th)
- Last 10 Games: 7-1-2
- Trending: Scoring 2.9 goals/game, allowing just 1.9
👀 Key Players to Watch
🦅 Capitals
- Dylan Strome: 82 points (29 G, 53 A)
- Alexander Ovechkin: 73 points in 65 games (44 G, 29 A)
- Logan Thompson: 31-6-6, 2.49 GAA, .914 SV%
🐴 Canadiens
- Nick Suzuki: 89 points (30 G, 59 A)
- Cole Caufield: 70 points (37 G, 33 A)
- Samuel Montembeault: 31-24-7, 2.80 GAA, .902 SV%
🚨 Injury Report
Washington Capitals
- ❌ T.J. Oshie (Back) – Out for season
- ❌ Nicklas Backstrom (Hip) – Out for season
- ❌ Sonny Milano (Upper Body) – Out
- ❌ Aliaksei Protas (Foot) – Out
- 🤕 Logan Thompson (Upper Body) – Day-to-day
Montreal Canadiens
- ❌ Kirby Dach (Lower Body) – Out for season
🎯 Top Player Prop Bets – Capitals vs. Canadiens (Game 1)
🦅 Washington Capitals
| Player | Prop | Over | Under |
| Dylan Strome | Points (1.5) | +135 | -175 |
| Alex Ovechkin | Goals (0.5) | +105 | -135 |
| Logan Thompson | Saves (27.5) | -110 | -110 |
🏒 Montreal Canadiens
| Player | Prop | Over | Under |
| Nick Suzuki | Points (1.5) | +150 | -190 |
| Cole Caufield | Shots on Goal (3.5) | -115 | -115 |
| Samuel Montembeault | Saves (29.5) | -105 | -125 |
💥 Same Game Parlay – Capitals vs. Canadiens
🧪 ClutchBuzz Suggested Parlay (4-Leg)
✅ +625 Odds (Bet $10 to win $72.50)
- Capitals ML (-198)
- Alex Ovechkin Anytime Goal Scorer (+105)
- Cole Caufield Over 3.5 Shots on Goal (-115)
- Under 6.5 Total Goals (-120)
🔥 This parlay leans on elite scorers, a low total, and Washington controlling the pace at home.
🔥 Capitals vs. Canadiens Prediction & Best Bets
- Puck Line Pick: Capitals -1.5
- Over/Under Pick: Under 6.5
- Score Prediction: Capitals 4 – Canadiens 2
Washington brings elite firepower and home-ice edge, while Montreal comes in as a gritty underdog riding momentum. Expect a physical, playoff-style battle, but the Caps should control the tempo and take Game 1.
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