Stadium: Bell Centre (Montreal)
Referee: Frederick L'Ecuyer
28.04.2025 01:30
Montreal Canadiens vs Washington Capitals: Prediction and Odds on the Match on 28 April 2025
Prediction for the NHL-1 match between Montreal Canadiens vs Washington Capitals, which will take place on April 28th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the teams' conditions! Several betting options are available.
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Montreal has been impressive in their Stanley Cup run. A team that only found out at the last minute whether they would make the playoffs got the best club in the East. But this has not stopped the Canadiens, who cannot be blamed for their two defeats in the initial meetings in the US capital — the team gave 100%, losing first with a score of 2:3 in overtime and then 1:3, conceding the third in an empty net. In the third match of the series, Montreal beat Washington at home, scoring six goals and conceding only three (6:3).
Washington Capitals
Many critics predicted that Washington would struggle in the playoffs, and it's already evident after the first round that the Capitals are not performing well. The first game against the main outsider for the Stanley Cup went into overtime (3–2), but Ovechkin's performance was the deciding factor. After that, the 3:1 win was not the most convincing, and the day before, the Capitals lost the game due to defensive errors (3:6). Washington now needs to find some momentum because, at this rate, they will lose the initiative and the lead in the series.
Montreal Canadiens vs Washington Capitals Head to Head Statistics
Montreal and Washington have played three games in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Capitals won the first two games, 3-2 and 3-1, and the Canadiens won the third game, 6-3.
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Montreal Canadiens vs Washington Capitals: Betting Tips & Odds
- In three of the last six matches involving Montreal Canadiens, a draw was recorded in regulation time.
- Montreal Canadiens have won five of their last six home games in regulation time.
- Washington Capitals scored only two or fewer goals in six of their last nine away games.
- Montreal Canadiens have scored more than two goals in six consecutive home games.
- Montreal Canadiens have not lost any of their last 29 games in regulation time.
- Montreal Canadiens have not won any of their last 20 games against Washington Capitals in regulation time.
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Montreal Canadiens vs Washington Capitals: Betting Tips & Odds
The analysts at the 1XBET bookmaker company believe that Washington will be the stronger team in the upcoming NHL game. You can bet on their final victory (including overtime and a shootout) at odds of 1.90 or in regulation time at odds of 2.45. A successful performance by the Montreal team (including OT and BUL) can be backed at odds of 1.95, while a victory in three periods is available at odds of 2.55.
The experts at Betway have set TO 5.5 goals. They offer odds of 1.70 on the total being more than 5.5 pucks and 2.20 on the total being less than 5.5 pucks.
You can bet on Alexander Ovechkin scoring a point in this match at odds of 1.35 or scoring a goal at odds of 1.95. Another line worth considering is TO (3.5) shots on goal at odds of 1.75 and TO (0.5) penalty minutes at odds of 5.00.
Montreal Canadiens vs Washington Capitals Match Prediction 28 April 2025
Washington will indeed not be defeated in the first round of the Stanley Cup by an outsider in such a successful season for Alexander Ovechkin. Following their somewhat humiliating 3-6 defeat, the Capitals must devise a plan of action quickly, and much will depend on Ovechkin. As the locker room leader, he must motivate the team at a time like this. At the same time, the Russian didn't underperform in the playoffs — he scored a couple of goals in the first game (including the overtime winner) and scored in the third game in Canada. We don't think Ovechkin will rest on his laurels, and he needs to push the team behind him at such a necessary time. We believe he will score again in the next game. Overall, we expect the Capital to succeed.
Our match prediction: Ovechkin Will Score for a coefficient of 2.20 in the bet365 bookmaker.
Our betting tip on the match: W2 for a coefficient of 2.15 in the betway bookmaker.
Our final betting tip on the match: CS 2:4 for a coefficient of 17.00 in the 1xbet bookmaker.
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