Montreal Canadiens at Washington Capitals Live Stream & Tips – Capitals To Clinch NHL Playoffs Series

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Last updated: 29 Apr 2025

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Capitals lead the playoff series 3-1 against Canadiens
Washington has won 10 of their last 12 home games
Capitals favoured to clinch series on home ice

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Montreal Canadiens at Washington Capitals Predictions & Tips

Montreal Canadiens at Washington Capitals Predictions & Tips
Head To Head
Montreal Canadiens Form
Washington Capitals Form

Montreal Canadiens at Washington Capitals Predictions & Tips

Washington are tipped to clinch this playoff series on their home ice.

The Capitals return home in total control of the series and boasting an excellent recent record against the Canadiens.

Washington Capitals have won 10 of their previous 12 home games
Washington have won 6 of the last 8 meetings with Montreal
Montreal Canadiens have lost 9 of their previous 11 road games
The Under hit in each of the previous 3 meetings in Washington this season

Head To Head

Montreal Canadiens lead the all-time series 89-78-27
Washington Capitals won 5-2 when the two teams last met on April 27

Montreal Canadiens Form

Montreal head back to Washington on the brink of elimination, knowing that one more defeat will end their season.

The Canadiens opened the series with a 3-2 overtime defeat on the road, and then went two games down as they were beaten 3-1 by the Capitals.

They finally got off the mark when they returned home for a 6-3 victory in Game 3, but their joy was short-lived.

Montreal were beaten 5-2 on the home ice on Sunday, leaving them 3-1 down in the series.

The Canadiens earned their postseason place by compiling a 40-31-11 record to finish fifth in the Atlantic Division standings.

Washington Capitals Form

Washington return home with the opportunity to wrap up this series following a big road win over the weekend.

The Capitals opened the series with back-to-back games at the Capital One Arena and successfully defend the home ice.

They opened up a two-game lead as they beat Montreal 3-2 in overtime and 3-1 in regulation.

Washington’s lead was cut to one game as they lost their first road game of the series 6-3, but they issued an immediate response with a 5-2 win that has them one win away from advancing.

The Capitals claimed their place in the playoffs by putting together a 51-22-9 record to finish top of the Metropolitan Division.

Verdict

MON Canadiens @ WAS Capitals - Game 5

Washington’s response to their defeat in Montreal was an emphatic one.

Now they are back on the home ice where they are 2-0 in this series, and we expect the Capitals to complete the job.

Washington Win

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