The Capitals will play the Canadiens on Saturday, February 17th, 2024. Your timezone's face off time is 7:08 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
With the 2023-24 NHL regular season in full swing, let's turn the page to an exciting matchup between the Washington Capitals and Montreal Canadiens. The puck hits the ice on Saturday, February 17th, 2024. Each team's performance trends are starting to firm up. Keeping that in mind, have a look at stats below before you place a wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Washington Capitals currently have a 86.33 SportsBetting3.com power ranking with the Montreal Canadiens heading into this matchup with a 85.33 power ranking. The team with the higher power ranking is often the favorite.
- Away Washington Capitals - The Washington Capitals have a 10-12-3 record as an away team, ranking them 10th in the league for away team wins. On the flip side, the Washington Capitals now rank 6th for away team losses.
- Home Montreal Canadiens - The Montreal Canadiens start this game with a 11-14-3 record as a home team. That puts them 10th in the league for home team wins. However, they rank 3rd for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - At this point in the 2023-24 NHL season, the Washington Capitals rank 24th (127) for goals scored. Their opponent, the Montreal Canadiens, currently rank 18th (154) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - Teams that allow fewer goals tend to have better goalies and defensive capabilities. The Washington Capitals rank 13th (164) in the league for goals scored against them. Looking at the Montreal Canadiens, they've given up 194 goals this season, ranking them 2nd in the league.
- Shootout Records - If the game is tied at the end of regulation and overtime, a shootout will be held to determine the winner. Keep this in mind: the Washington Capitals have a 3-4 shootout win-loss record, with the Montreal Canadiens owning a 4-4 shootout record.
- Team Records - The Washington Capitals have a 23-21-8 record and the Montreal Canadiens hold a 22-24-8 at this point in the 2023-24 NHL regular season.
Moneyline Mage
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Welcome, fellow wizards and hockey enthusiasts, to this enchanting preview of an important matchup in the 2023-24 NHL regular season. On Saturday, February 17th, 2024, our beloved Washington Capitals, with a standing of 23-21-8, will clash with the Montreal Canadiens, who stand at 22-24-8. Performance trends are shaping up, so let us dive into this magical encounter.
Both teams have been battling hard, but the Capitals hold a slight advantage with a 0.442 win percentage and 54 points in their tally. Meanwhile, the Canadiens have a 0.407 win percentage and 52 points. With so much at stake, this game promises to be a display of wizardry on ice.
Before the puck drops, review each team's stats and standing to get a clearer picture of their current form. This will help us predict the outcome of this mystical showdown. Additionally, have a look at this matchup's game and player prop bets below, as they add an extra layer of excitement to the game.
For those who like to add a touch of magic to their hockey experience, consider placing a bet at BetRivers, BetMGM, or BetWay. They offer a variety of betting options to make your journey through this game more spellbinding. If you are new to hockey betting, learn how to bet on hockey at SportsBetting3.com, where they will guide you through the enchanted realm of sports gambling.
Now, gather your wands, sharpen your senses, and get ready to witness two talented teams collide in a battle for victory. The Capitals and the Canadiens are ready to cast their spells on the ice, and we are fortunate enough to be witnesses to this extraordinary spectacle. May the best team prevail in this enchanting clash of hockey prowess!
Best Capitals at Canadiens Odds
| Underdog Montreal Canadiens | Favorite Washington Capitals |
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| Underdog Montreal Canadiens | Favorite Washington Capitals |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Washington Capitals are the -120 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Montreal Canadiens are the +100 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 6 -110 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6 -110 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Washington Capitals are -1.5 +200 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the Montreal Canadiens are +1.5 -250 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Game |
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Capitals
Canadiens
2/17/24 7:08pm EST | -120+100 |
- Montreal Canadiens bettors risk $100 to win $100 at +100 odds. The implied probability for Montreal Canadiens is 50%.
- Washington Capitals bettors risk $100 to win $83.33 at -120 odds. The implied probability for Washington Capitals is 54.55%.
Washington Capitals at Montreal Canadiens Prop Bets
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Capitals
Canadiens
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
2/17/24 7:08pm EST | Yes -175No +130Bet |
Canadiens
Total Goals
WSH at MTL 2/17/24 7:08pm EST | 3 o -1103 u -125Bet |
Capitals
Total Goals
WSH at MTL 2/17/24 7:08pm EST | 3 o -1203 u -115Bet |
Alex Ovechkin
Points Scored
WSH at MTL 2/17/24 7:08pm EST | 0.5 o -2250.5 u +165Bet |
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Alexander Newhook
Points Scored
WSH at MTL 2/17/24 7:08pm EST | 0.5 o -1050.5 u -125Bet |
Cole Caufield
Points Scored
WSH at MTL 2/17/24 7:08pm EST | 0.5 o -2500.5 u +170Bet |
Dylan Strome
Points Scored
WSH at MTL 2/17/24 7:08pm EST | 0.5 o -1400.5 u +105Bet |
John Carlson
Points Scored
WSH at MTL 2/17/24 7:08pm EST | 0.5 o -1750.5 u +130Bet |
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Juraj Slafkovsky
Points Scored
WSH at MTL 2/17/24 7:08pm EST | 0.5 o -1300.5 u -105Bet |
Max Pacioretty
Points Scored
WSH at MTL 2/17/24 7:08pm EST | 0.5 o +1000.5 u -135Bet |
Michael Matheson
Points Scored
WSH at MTL 2/17/24 7:08pm EST | 0.5 o -1600.5 u +125Bet |
Nick Suzuki
Points Scored
WSH at MTL 2/17/24 7:08pm EST | 1.5 o +1751.5 u -250Bet |
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TJ Oshie
Points Scored
WSH at MTL 2/17/24 7:08pm EST | 0.5 o +1000.5 u -135Bet |
Tom Wilson
Points Scored
WSH at MTL 2/17/24 7:08pm EST | 0.5 o +1000.5 u -135Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
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| x - Washington Capitals | 82 | 40 | 31 | 11 | 0.488 | 91 | 36 | 220 | 257 | -37.0 | 22-12-7 | 18-19-4 | 4-5 | 4-4-2 | W3 |
| Montreal Canadiens | 82 | 30 | 36 | 16 | 0.366 | 76 | 26 | 236 | 289 | -53.0 | 16-20-5 | 14-16-11 | 4-8 | 2-4-4 | OT4 |
Washington Capitals & Montreal Canadiens Futures Odds
Latest Stanley Cup odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how Stanley Cup betting works. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NHL teasers, props and parlays.
Washington Capitals Stanley Cup Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Capitals | +3000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Canadiens | +25000 Bet |
Washington Capitals & Montreal Canadiens Team Pages
Review each team's season point total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Washington Capitals vs Montreal Canadiens NHL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the Washington Capitals vs Montreal Canadiens Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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