The Washington Capitals (18-6-2) take on the Montreal Canadiens (10-13-3) in NHL action on Saturday, starting at 7:00 PM ET at Bell Centre and broadcast on ESPN+. The Capitals rank first with 38 points and the Canadiens are 16th with 23 points in the Eastern Conference.
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Capitals vs. Canadiens: Dec. 7 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, December 7, 2024
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Montréal, Quebec
- Venue: Bell Centre
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Capitals' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 4.04 | 1st |
| Goals Allowed | 2.77 | 7th |
| Shots | 28.8 | 18th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.8 | 9th |
| Power Play % | 20.73% | 16th |
| Penalty Kill % | 83.33% | 5th |
Canadiens' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.81 | 22nd |
| Goals Allowed | 3.58 | 29th |
| Shots | 24.3 | 32nd |
| Shots Allowed | 29.8 | 23rd |
| Power Play % | 21.95% | 13th |
| Penalty Kill % | 83.52% | 3rd |
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Capitals vs. Canadiens Top Players
Capitals
- A leading offensive player this season for Washington, Dylan Strome has put up 34 points.
- With 15 goals and 10 assists, Alexander Ovechkin is one of the top contributors for Washington with his 25 points (1.4 per game).
- Connor McMichael has created 25 points for Washington in 26 games this season, scoring on 19.5% of his shots and putting up 15 goals and 10 assists.
- As Washington's top goalie, Logan Thompson has recorded 10 wins and 1 loss this season while giving up 33 goals with 347 saves.
Canadiens
- Nicholas Suzuki has scored 10 goals (0.4 per game) and dished out 17 assists (0.7 per game), contributing to the Montreal offense with 27 total points (one per game). He averages 2.2 shots per game, shooting 17.2%.
- Cole Caufield is one of the top contributors for Montreal with 23 total points (0.9 per game), with 16 goals and seven assists in 26 games.
- Lane Hutson has 15 points so far, including zero goals and 15 assists.
- Samuel Montembeault has an 8-10-2 record this season, with a .907 save percentage (23rd in the league). He has 477 saves, and has allowed 49 goals (2.8 goals against average).
Capitals vs. Canadiens Injury Report
Capitals
Alexander Ovechkin: Out (Leg),
T.J. Oshie: Out For Season (Back),
Sonny Milano: Out (Upper Body),
Nicklas Backstrom: Out For Season (Hip)
Canadiens
David Reinbacher: Out (Knee)
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Capitals' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/30/2024 | Devils | W 6-5 | Away |
| 12/3/2024 | Sharks | L 2-1 | Home |
| 12/6/2024 | Maple Leafs | W 3-1 | Away |
| 12/7/2024 | Canadiens | - | Away |
| 12/12/2024 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 12/14/2024 | Sabres | - | Home |
| 12/16/2024 | Stars | - | Away |
Canadiens' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/1/2024 | Bruins | L 6-3 | Away |
| 12/3/2024 | Islanders | W 2-1 | Home |
| 12/5/2024 | Predators | W 3-0 | Home |
| 12/7/2024 | Capitals | - | Home |
| 12/9/2024 | Ducks | - | Home |
| 12/12/2024 | Penguins | - | Home |
| 12/14/2024 | Jets | - | Away |