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Montreal Canadiens vs Washington Capitals: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Montreal Canadiens (11-3-4) visit the Washington Capitals (10-6-0) on Tuesday, January 19, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET, at Capital One Arena, Washington, DC. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Washington Capitals vs Montreal Canadiens.

NHLTuesday, January 19, 2027
Montreal Canadiens logoMontreal Canadiens11-3-4
7:00 PM ETJan 19, 2027
Washington Capitals logoWashington Capitals10-6-0
DateJan 19, 2027
Time7:00 PM ET
VenueCapital One Arena, Washington, DC

Team comparison

Montreal CanadiensWashington Capitals
Goals per game
3.4
3.5
Goals allowed per game
3.1
3.3
11-3-4Record10-6-0
2nd in Atlantic DivisionStanding4th in Metropolitan Division
6-2Road record / home record7-4
LWWLWLast 5WWLLW
L1StreakW2

Team stats

Montreal CanadiensWashington Capitals
Goals Against Average
3.12
3.40
Shots Against per Game
28.3
27.7
Penalty Kill Percentage
78.3
76.5
Power Play Goals Against
15
12
Short Handed Goals Against
0
0
Goals For per Game
3.47
3.53
Shots per Game
27.6
27.8
Power Play Goals
8
8
Power Play Percentage
15.4
20.0
Short Handed Goals
1
1
Penalty Minutes
200
162

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Montreal Canadiens
Ivan Demidov RW · Ankle - Fracture
Injured Reserve
Mike Matheson D · Lower Body
Out
Sam Montembeault G · Lower Body
Injured Reserve
Bryce Pickford D · Undisclosed
Injured Reserve
Lucas Condotta LW · Undisclosed
Injured Reserve
Washington Capitals
Rasmus Sandin D · Knee - Surgery
Injured Reserve
Vincent Desharnais D · Abdomen - Surgery
Injured Reserve
Patrick Thomas C · Upper Body
Injured Reserve

Recent form

Montreal CanadiensLWWLW
Nov 10, 2026 · vs Minnesota WildL 1-2
Nov 7, 2026 · at Toronto Maple LeafsW 4-2
Nov 5, 2026 · vs Utah MammothW 5-4
Nov 3, 2026 · vs Winnipeg JetsL 4-5
Oct 31, 2026 · vs Pittsburgh PenguinsW 5-4
Washington CapitalsWWLLW
Nov 10, 2026 · at Ottawa SenatorsW 3-2
Nov 7, 2026 · vs Florida PanthersW 4-3
Nov 3, 2026 · vs Dallas StarsL 5-6
Nov 1, 2026 · vs Minnesota WildL 1-5
Oct 29, 2026 · at Nashville PredatorsW 4-3

Season series

WSH leads series 1-0
Feb 13, 2027WSH 0, MTL 0
Jan 19, 2027MTL 0, WSH 0
Oct 14, 2026MTL 4, WSH 5

Team pages

Montreal Canadiens
Schedule, roster and statsWashington Capitals
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Montreal Canadiens vs Washington Capitals?

The game is on Tuesday, January 19, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET at Capital One Arena, Washington, DC.

What are the records of the Montreal Canadiens and Washington Capitals?

Montreal Canadiens: 11-3-4. Washington Capitals: 10-6-0.

Who is injured for Montreal Canadiens vs Washington Capitals?

Listed out or doubtful: Montreal Canadiens: Ivan Demidov, Mike Matheson, Sam Montembeault, Bryce Pickford. Washington Capitals: Rasmus Sandin, Vincent Desharnais, Patrick Thomas. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Montreal Canadiens vs Washington Capitals played?

Capital One Arena, Washington, DC.

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