Canadiens vs Capitals Game Preview

The Washington Capitals aim to prevent a three-game losing skid as they host the Montreal Canadiens. Coming off a 4-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes, Washington faces a matchup featuring Capitals defenseman Cole Hutson going head-to-head against his brother, Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson. Goaltenders Charlie Lindgren and Jakub Dobes are projected to start in net for Washington and Montreal, respectively.

Both teams enter the contest dealing with numerous absences. Washington remains without Rasmus Sandin, Matt Roy, and Pierre-Luc Dubois, while scratching Ivan Miroshnichenko and Dylan McIlrath. Montreal is missing Samuel Montembeault, Ivan Demidov, Oliver Kapanen, Florian Xhekaj, and Mike Matheson due to injuries, while defenseman David Reinbacher is scratched.