The Washington Capitals (6-2) host the Montreal Canadiens (4-5-1) as a part of Thursday's NHL schedule, starting at 7:00 PM ET at Capital One Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Capitals rank fifth in the Eastern Conference with 12 points and the Canadiens are 12th in the Eastern Conference with 9 points.
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Capitals vs. Canadiens: Oct. 31 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, October 31, 2024
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Washington D.C.
- Venue: Capital One Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Capitals' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.88 | 7th |
| Goals Allowed | 3 | 10th |
| Shots | 31.3 | 8th |
| Shots Allowed | 25.1 | 1st |
| Power Play % | 7.41% | 31st |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.48% | 10th |
Canadiens' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.9 | 21st |
| Goals Allowed | 4 | 28th |
| Shots | 25.8 | 31st |
| Shots Allowed | 32.6 | 28th |
| Power Play % | 22.86% | 11th |
| Penalty Kill % | 83.78% | 8th |
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Capitals vs. Canadiens Top Players
Capitals
- Dylan Strome is one of Washington's leading contributors this season with 11 points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 20%.
- Connor McMichael has nine points (four goals, five assists) to add to the team's scoring efforts.
- With seven points through eight games (two goals and five assists), John Carlson has been an important part of Washington's offense this season.
- As Washington's top goalie, Logan Thompson has recorded 4 wins and 0 losses this season while giving up 13 goals with 92 saves.
Canadiens
- Nicholas Suzuki has collected three goals and eight assists in 10 games for Montreal, good for 11 points.
- Cole Caufield is a key piece of the offense for Montreal with 10 total points this season. He has scored nine goals and added one assist in 10 games.
- Montreal's Michael Matheson is among the leading scorers on the team with nine total points (zero goals and nine assists).
- Samuel Montembeault is 3-4-0 in seven games this season, conceding 20 goals (3.7 goals against average) with 165 saves and an .892 save percentage (37th in the league).
Capitals vs. Canadiens Injury Report
Capitals
Jakob Chychrun: Questionable (Upper Body),
Nicklas Backstrom: Out For Season (Hip),
Matt Roy: Out (Lower Body),
T.J. Oshie: Out For Season (Back)
Canadiens
Patrik Laine: Out (Knee),
Rafael Harvey-Pinard: Out (Leg),
David Reinbacher: Out (Knee)
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Capitals' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/23/2024 | Flyers | W 6-3 | Home |
| 10/26/2024 | Lightning | L 3-0 | Away |
| 10/29/2024 | Rangers | W 5-3 | Home |
| 10/31/2024 | Canadiens | - | Home |
| 11/2/2024 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 11/3/2024 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
| 11/6/2024 | Predators | - | Home |
Canadiens' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/26/2024 | Blues | W 5-2 | Home |
| 10/27/2024 | Flyers | W 4-3 | Away |
| 10/29/2024 | Kraken | L 8-2 | Home |
| 10/31/2024 | Capitals | - | Away |
| 11/2/2024 | Penguins | - | Away |
| 11/5/2024 | Flames | - | Home |
| 11/7/2024 | Devils | - | Away |