Capitals vs. Canadiens Prediction & Picks - Jan. 13

The Washington Capitals (23-17-6), coming off a 3-2 loss to the Nashville Predators, host the Montreal Canadiens (26-14-6) at Capital One Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 13 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Canadiens took down the Vancouver Canucks 6-3 in their most recent game.

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Here is our prediction for who will secure the win in Tuesday's matchup.

In the last 10 contests, the Canadiens are 7-2-1 while scoring 40 total goals (five power-play goals on 33 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 15.2%). They have given up 27 goals.

Capitals vs. Canadiens Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer model for this matchup predicts a final score of Capitals 4, Canadiens 2.

• Moneyline Pick: Capitals (-136)
• Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.4 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Capitals (-1.5)

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Capitals Splits and Trends

• The Capitals have a 23-17-6 record overall, with a 2-6-8 record in contests that have gone to overtime.
• In the 11 games Washington has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 5-5-1 record (good for 11 points).
• In the six games this season the Capitals recorded just one goal, they've finished 1-5-0 (two points).
• Washington has scored two goals in nine games this season (2-3-4 record, eight points).
• The Capitals have scored three or more goals in 29 games (20-7-2, 42 points).
• In the 15 games when Washington has scored a lone power-play goal, it registered 20 points after finishing 10-5-0.
• In the 22 games when it outshot its opponent, Washington is 11-8-3 (25 points).
• The Capitals' opponents have had more shots in 19 games. The Capitals went 10-7-2 in those matchups (22 points).

Canadiens Splits and Trends

• The Canadiens have a 9-6-15 record in overtime games this season and a 26-14-6 overall record.
• In the 16 games Montreal has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 22 points.
• This season the Canadiens scored only one goal in four games and they've earned two points (1-3-0) in those contests.
• Montreal has earned four points (2-4-0 record) this season when scoring exactly two goals .
• The Canadiens have earned 52 points in their 33 games with more than two goals scored.
• This season, Montreal has recorded a single power-play goal in 14 games has a record of 10-4-0 in those matchups.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, Montreal is 10-8-2 (22 points).
• The Canadiens have been outshot by opponents 22 times this season, and earned 30 points in those games.

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Capitals vs. Canadiens Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Capital One Arena in Washington D.C.

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