The Capitals will play the Canadiens on Thursday, November 20th, 2025. Your timezone's face off time is 7:08 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The Washington Capitals will be taking on the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday, November 20th, 2025 in what promises to be another exiting matchup of the 2025-26 NHL regular season. The following are some important performance metrics and team stats to consider before placing a wager. Keep an eye on these numbers. Trends for each team will develop as the 2025-26 season progresses.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Washington Capitals currently have a 95.67 SportsBetting3.com power ranking so far this season. Meanwhile, the Montreal Canadiens head into this game with a 93.67 power ranking.
- Away Washington Capitals - With the NHL season now underway, the Washington Capitals have a 4-4-1 record as an away team, ranking them 5th in the league for away team wins. The Washington Capitals now rank 5th for away team losses.
- Home Montreal Canadiens - The Montreal Canadiens possess a 5-4-1 record as a home team. That record ranks them 4th in the league for home team wins. On the other hand, they rank 3rd for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - The Washington Capitals rank 11th (60) for goals scored in the 2025-26 NHL season. Their opponent for this matchup, the Montreal Canadiens, currently rank 9th (63) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - The number of goals scored against a team is one indicator of its defensive capabilities. The Washington Capitals rank 21st (53) in the league for goals scored against them. On the other side of the ice, the Montreal Canadiens have given up 66 goals this season, ranking them 9th in the league.
- Shootout Records - If the game is tied at the end of regulation and overtime, a shootout will be held to determine the winner. Currently, the Washington Capitals have a 0-2 shootout win-loss record, with the Montreal Canadiens owning a 0-2 shootout record.
- Team Records - The Washington Capitals have a 10-8-2 record and the Montreal Canadiens hold a 10-6-3 so far in the 2025-26 NHL regular season.
Moneyline Mage
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Hear ye, hear ye! The Capitals clash with the Canadiens this Thursday...
In the mystical land of hockey, the 2025-26 NHL season is underway...
The Capitals stand at 10-8-2, with a 0.500 win percentage...
The Canadiens are not far behind, with a 10-6-3 record...
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Best Capitals at Canadiens Odds
| Underdog Washington Capitals | Favorite Montreal Canadiens |
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| Underdog Washington Capitals | Favorite Montreal Canadiens |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Montreal Canadiens are the -135 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Washington Capitals are the +115 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 6 -120 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $120 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6 +100 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $100 to win $100 betting the under.
The Montreal Canadiens are -1.5 +180 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the Washington Capitals are +1.5 -220 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Game |
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Capitals
Canadiens
11/20/25 7:08pm EST | +115-135 |
- Washington Capitals bettors risk $100 to win $115 at +115 odds. The implied probability for Washington Capitals is 46.51%.
- Montreal Canadiens bettors risk $100 to win $74.07 at -135 odds. The implied probability for Montreal Canadiens is 57.45%.
Washington Capitals at Montreal Canadiens Prop Bets
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Capitals
Canadiens
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
11/20/25 7:08pm EST | Yes -190No +140Bet |
Canadiens
Total Goals
WSH at MTL 11/20/25 7:08pm EST | 3 o -1453 u +105Bet |
Capitals
Total Goals
WSH at MTL 11/20/25 7:08pm EST | 3 o -1053 u -135Bet |
Alex Ovechkin
To Score 3 Goals
WSH at MTL 11/20/25 7:08pm EST | Yes +6600Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Cole Caufield
To Score 3 Goals
WSH at MTL 11/20/25 7:08pm EST | Yes +4000Bet |
Nick Suzuki
To Score 3 Goals
WSH at MTL 11/20/25 7:08pm EST | Yes +6600Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
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| Washington Capitals | 31 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0.581 | 40 | 18 | 105 | 78 | +27.0 | 10-5-2 | 8-4-2 | 0-4 | 7-1-2 | OT1 |
| Montreal Canadiens | 30 | 16 | 11 | 3 | 0.533 | 35 | 14 | 97 | 107 | -10.0 | 7-8-1 | 9-3-2 | 2-2 | 6-4-0 | W1 |
Washington Capitals & Montreal Canadiens Futures Odds
Latest Stanley Cup odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how Stanley Cup betting works. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NHL teasers, props and parlays.
Washington Capitals Stanley Cup Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Capitals | +1900 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Canadiens | +4500 Bet |
Washington Capitals & Montreal Canadiens Team Pages
Review each team's season point total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
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How to Bet on the Washington Capitals vs Montreal Canadiens NHL Game
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
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