The Washington Capitals (27-10-4) hit the ice against the Montreal Canadiens (19-18-3) in NHL action on Friday, starting at 7:00 PM ET at Capital One Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Capitals rank first with 58 points and the Canadiens are 11th with 41 points in the Eastern Conference.
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Capitals vs. Canadiens: Jan. 10 Viewing Options
- Date: Friday, January 10, 2025
- 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 | 3.66 | 2nd |
| Goals Allowed | 2.61 | 5th |
| Shots | 27.9 | 20th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.7 | 13th |
| Power Play % | 23.53% | 10th |
| Penalty Kill % | 83.46% | 6th |
Canadiens' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3 | 16th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.38 | 28th |
| Shots | 25.4 | 31st |
| Shots Allowed | 28.9 | 18th |
| Power Play % | 22.13% | 17th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.01% | 11th |
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Capitals vs. Canadiens Top Players
Capitals
- A productive offensive player this season for Washington, Dylan Strome has recorded 45 points.
- Aliaksei Protas is another of Washington's important contributors currently with 36 total points (18 goals and 18 assists) to his name.
- With 33 points through 41 games (seven goals and 26 assists), Pierre-Luc Dubois has been an important part of Washington's offensive efforts this season.
- Across 21 games played, Logan Thompson has a goaltending record of 17-2-2. During those games, he's allowed 49 goals while recording 553 saves.
Canadiens
- Nicholas Suzuki has totaled 41 points (one per game) for Montreal, with 12 goals and 29 assists in 40 games (playing 19:24 per game).
- Cole Caufield is one of the impact players on offense for Montreal with 38 total points (one per game), with 22 goals and 16 assists in 40 games.
- Montreal's Lane Hutson is among the leaders on the team with 28 total points (three goals and 25 assists).
- Samuel Montembeault has a 15-15-2 record this season, with an .898 save percentage (39th in the league). He has 756 saves, and has allowed 86 goals (3.0 goals against average).
Capitals vs. Canadiens Injury Report
Capitals
T.J. Oshie: Out For Season (Back),
Nicklas Backstrom: Out For Season (Hip),
Sonny Milano: Out (Upper Body)
Canadiens
David Reinbacher: Out (Knee),
David Savard: Questionable (Upper Body),
Patrik Laine: Questionable (Illness)
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Capitals' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4/2025 | Rangers | W 7-4 | Home |
| 1/6/2025 | Sabres | L 4-3 | Away |
| 1/8/2025 | Canucks | W 2-1 | Home |
| 1/10/2025 | Canadiens | - | Home |
| 1/11/2025 | Predators | - | Away |
| 1/14/2025 | Ducks | - | Home |
| 1/16/2025 | Senators | - | Away |
Canadiens' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3/2025 | Blackhawks | L 4-2 | Away |
| 1/4/2025 | Avalanche | W 2-1 | Away |
| 1/6/2025 | Canucks | W 5-4 | Home |
| 1/10/2025 | Capitals | - | Away |
| 1/11/2025 | Stars | - | Home |
| 1/14/2025 | Utah Hockey Club | - | Away |
| 1/16/2025 | Stars | - | Away |