Montreal Canadiens (40-31-11, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Washington Capitals (51-22-9, in the Metropolitan Division)
Washington; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT
BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Capitals -191, Canadiens +158; over/under is 6
NHL PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Capitals lead series 3-1
BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Capitals host the Montreal Canadiens in the first round of the NHL Playoffs with a 3-1 lead in the series. The teams meet Sunday for the eighth time this season. The Capitals won the previous matchup 5-2. Brandon Duhaime scored two goals in the victory.
Washington has a 51-22-9 record overall and a 28-9-6 record in home games. The Capitals rank seventh in league play with 316 total penalties (averaging 3.9 per game).
Montreal is 40-31-11 overall and 17-20-6 in road games. The Canadiens have allowed 261 goals while scoring 243 for a -18 scoring differential.
TOP PERFORMERS: Dylan Strome has scored 29 goals with 53 assists for the Capitals. Tom Wilson has two goals and five assists over the past 10 games.
Cole Caufield has 37 goals and 33 assists for the Canadiens. Nicholas Suzuki has five goals and three assists over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Capitals: 5-5-0, averaging 2.5 goals, 4.1 assists, 4.4 penalties and 13.2 penalty minutes while giving up 3.6 goals per game.
Canadiens: 4-3-3, averaging 2.6 goals, 4.3 assists, 4.3 penalties and 10.3 penalty minutes while giving up 2.3 goals per game.
INJURIES: Capitals: None listed.
Canadiens: None listed.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
The Associated Press
