- Matchup: Montreal Canadiens vs Washington Capitals
- Date: Tuesday, January 13, 2026
- Venue: Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.
- Broadcast: Monumental Sports Network
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The Montreal Canadiens (25-14-6) will visit Capital One Arena on Tuesday for a showdown against the Washington Capitals (23-17-6).
After suffering a disappointing 4-0 defeat against the Red Wings, the Montreal Canadiens aim to rectify their performance. The Canadiens struggled offensively, failing to convert any of their 27 shots on goal. Additionally, they were granted one power play opportunity but failed to capitalize. Montreal accrued 10 penalty minutes during this match.
At even strength, the Canadiens have allowed 113 goals this season while scoring 120 themselves. Their opponents have accumulated 146 power play opportunities (ranking 7th in the NHL) and scored 31 goals during those chances. On the scoring front, the Canadiens have netted 149 goals (8th in the league) while allowing 144 against. With a total of 1,165 shots taken, Montreal boasts a shooting percentage of 12.8%. This season, they’ve gathered 56 points, leading to a points percentage of .622. The Canadiens have faced 1,213 shots against and hold a save percentage of .881. They have capitalized on 29 out of 129 power play chances, resulting in a power play percentage of 22.48%.
In goal for this matchup will be Jacob Fowler. Over his career, Fowler has surrendered 22 goals, maintaining a goals against average of 2.44. He has appeared in 9 games with a save percentage of .908 over his 22 minutes on the ice. His record stands at 4-3-2, and he’s started 9 games. During his career, Fowler has achieved 5 quality starts, with a quality start percentage of .556. He has faced 238 shots, registering 216 saves.
The Washington Capitals recently faced off against the Predators, suffering a narrow 3-2 defeat. They had 5 chances on the power play, converting 2 of them. Washington managed to score 2 goals on 30 shots taken.
With 1,340 shots attempted (6th in the NHL), the Capitals have secured a shot percentage of 11.19%. They have allowed 1,297 shots against, achieving a penalty kill percentage of 76.71% on their opponents’ 146 power play attempts, along with a save percentage of 90.1%. The Capitals have played 132 power play opportunities, converting 15.91% of them. Overall, they have scored 129 goals at even strength and 21 goals (25th in the league) on the power play while allowing 128 goals, comprising 94 goals at even strength and 34 goals while short-handed. This season, Washington has garnered 150 goals, 52 points, and a points percentage of .565.
Logan Thompson is expected to defend the net for Washington. With a career record of 103-50-21 across 178 games, Thompson boasts a quality start rate of 62.7%, with 106 quality starts to his name. He has achieved 4,608 saves from 5,051 shots for a save percentage of .912. On average, his opponents score 2.62 goals per game, totaling 443 goals against him. Thompson has been a starting netminder in 169 games, with a total ice time of 7,817 minutes.
Who will come out on top in tonight’s NHL contest against the spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Back Montreal
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