Canadiens vs. Capitals Prediction: Washington Predicted to Win Monday's NHL Matchup [4/21/2025]

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Our expert prediction for Monday's Montreal Canadiens vs Washington Capitals matchup.

Montreal Canadiens-Washington Capitals Predictions and Game Preview.
Capital One Arena sets the stage for the NHL matchup between the Montreal Canadiens and Washington Capitals this Monday.

The Washington Capitals will face the Montreal Canadiens in the 2025 NHL Playoffs at Capital One Arena on Monday, commencing at 7:00PM ET.

Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects the Capitals as the most likely winner of today's game.

"Our team has utilized the latest data to simulate Monday's Montreal-Washington game 10,000 times," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.

"Incorporating recent updates and thousands of additional inputs, our prediction shows the Capitals are likely to win, with a probability of 61%, compared to the Canadiens' 39%."

For further insights into Monday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Canadiens vs. Capitals predictions page.

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Canadiens vs. Canadiens Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?

Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Monday's NHL Playoffs matchup between the Canadiens and Capitals 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.

Our famous predictive model currently gives the Capitals a 61% chance of beating the Canadiens.

According to our model, the Canadiens (+1.5) have a 61% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal over/under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Canadiens vs. Capitals Odds

We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type Canadiens Capitals
Puck Line +1.5 (-148) -1.5 (+126)
Moneyline +170 -200
Total o6 (-105) u6 (-115)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

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Canadiens vs. Capitals Picks and Best Bets

Our model's biggest edge in today's Canadiens vs. Capitals matchup is on the moneyline.

Our expert predictions, aligned with the current odds, reveal the best NHL picks and NHL best bets for every game throughout the season.

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Canadiens vs. Capitals Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Canadiens vs. Capitals?

According to our model, Washington's Alex Ovechkin is most likely to score the first goal in Canadiens vs. Capitals.

Our projections give Ovechkin an 8.5% chance of scoring the first goal at Capital One Arena, while the Capitals star is a 39.6% chance of registering an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Montreal Canadiens

Player First Goal Probability
Nick Suzuki 6.3%
Juraj Slafkovsky 4.7%
Cole Caufield 4.6%

Washington Capitals

Player First Goal Probability
Alex Ovechkin 8.5%
Dylan Strome 5.9%
Tom Wilson 5.5%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Montreal Canadiens

Player Anytime Goal Probability
Nick Suzuki 31.9%
Cole Caufield 25.0%
Juraj Slafkovsky 24.5%

Washington Capitals

Player Anytime Goal Probability
Alex Ovechkin 39.6%
Dylan Strome 32.2%
Tom Wilson 28.0%

Habs vs. Caps Game-Day Updates and Essential Details

Monday's action between the Capitals and Canadiens in the Stanley Cup Playoffs is scheduled to commence at 7:00PM ET.

The Stanley Cup Playoffs is the National Hockey League's postseason elimination tournament to determine the winner of the Stanley Cup.

A total of 16 teams, including the Canadiens and Capitals, reached the NHL Playoffs 2025, which consists of four rounds: the First Round, Second Round, Conference Finals and Stanley Cup Finals.

Each round of the NHL Playoffs is contested as a best-of-seven series, with the first team to four wins moving on to the next round until a champion is crowned.

Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Monday's Canadiens vs. Capitals matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

Before making any Montreal vs. Washington picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.

Conclusion

We predict the Capitals, with a 61% win probability, will likely beat the Canadiens on Monday.

AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Canadiens vs. Capitals insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.

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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.

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