Montreal visits Washington after shootout win
Montreal seeks a second straight win after beating Buffalo 4-3 in a shootout, while Washington looks to improve its home record.
- On Wednesday at 7:30 p.m., the Montreal Canadiens face the Washington Capitals in Washington, marking the teams' first meeting this season.
- Entering the matchup, the Canadiens hold a 3-2-1 record with a 1-0-1 road mark, while the Capitals maintain a 3-3 overall record and 2-1-0 home performance.
- The Canadiens rank seventh in NHL play with 33 total penalties, while the Capitals have committed 31 penalties, highlighting discipline as a strategic factor.
- Both rosters navigate significant injuries: the Canadiens miss Samuel Montembeault and Mike Matheson, while the Capitals are without Rasmus Sandin and Matt Roy.
- Following a 4-3 shootout victory over the Buffalo Sabres, the Canadiens aim to exploit the Capitals' recent late-game struggles in Wednesday's contest.
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