Washington Capitals vs Montreal CanadiensNational Hockey League

Match report

Washington Capitals beat Montreal Canadiens 5–4 in the National Hockey League at Capital One Arena, Washington, USA on October 14, 2026. By period, Washington Capitals scored 2, 1 and 2; Montreal Canadiens 2, 1 and 1. Washington Capitals won by a single goal. Recent form: Washington Capitals won two and lost three of their last five; Montreal Canadiens won two and lost three of their last five. Pacy's record holds 2 earlier meetings: Washington Capitals won 2, Montreal Canadiens won 0. Before kick-off, Pacy's model made Washington Capitals favourites at 56.0%, and they won.

Timeline

1. 18:21Goal — Montreal Canadiens 5–4
2. 17:05Goal — Washington Capitals 5–3
3. 12:29Goal — Washington Capitals 4–3
4. 12:58Goal — Montreal Canadiens 3–3
5. 6:16Goal — Washington Capitals 3–2
6. 19:34Goal — Washington Capitals 2–2
7. 11:15Goal — Montreal Canadiens 1–2
8. 7:56Goal — Washington Capitals 1–1
9. 4:29Goal — Montreal Canadiens 0–1

Match statistics

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