Washington Capitals defeat Montreal Canadiens 5-4: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Wed, Oct 14, 2026 · NHL · Montreal Canadiens 4, Washington Capitals 5
Washington defeated Montreal 5–4 on Wednesday at Capital One Arena. The Canadiens covered the +1.5 spread despite the loss, and the game cleared the 6.5 total with nine combined goals.
Montreal Canadiens vs. Washington Capitals final score and game recap
The teams traded goals evenly through two periods. Montreal scored twice in the first to match Washington's output, leaving the score 2–2. Each side added one in the second, tying it 3–3. Washington scored twice in the third while Montreal added one, finishing 5–4.
Josh Anderson scored 2 goals for Montreal. Lane Hutson added a goal and an assist for the Canadiens. Alex Tuch recorded two goals and an assist for Washington, while Jordan Kyrou contributed a goal and an assist.
Who covered the spread in Montreal Canadiens vs. Washington Capitals?
Montreal Canadiens covered the spread at +1.5. Washington entered as the -1.5 favorite but won by exactly one goal, allowing the underdog to beat the line. The spread remained unchanged from open to close.
Did Montreal Canadiens vs. Washington Capitals go over or under the total?
The game went over the 6.5 total, finishing with nine combined goals. The first period saw four goals scored, going over the 1.5 first-period total by 2.5.
How did AiQ's Montreal Canadiens vs. Washington Capitals predictions do?
AiQ finished 86–35 across every graded pick.
- Moneyline: Washington Capitals at -124 – WIN (+$80.65 on a $100 bet)
- Spread: Montreal Canadiens +1.5 – WIN
- Total: Over 6.5 – WIN
- Player props: 85–35
The model correctly identified the Capitals to win, the underdog to cover, and the high-scoring nature of the matchup.
Montreal Canadiens vs. Washington Capitals player prop results
AiQ posted an 85–35 record on player props. Notable results included:
- Boone Jenner over 0 goals at +425 – LOSS (0)
- Cole Hutson under 1.5 goals – WIN (0)
- Anthony Beauvillier under 1.5 goals – WIN (0)
- Tom Wilson over 0 goals at +225 – LOSS (0)
- Ilya Protas under 1.5 goals – WIN (0)
- Aliaksei Protas under 1.5 goals – WIN (0)
- Timothy Liljegren under 1.5 goals – WIN (0)
- Jakob Chychrun under 1.5 goals – WIN (0)
- Alex Ovechkin under 1.5 goals – WIN (0)
- Jordan Kyrou under 1.5 goals – WIN (1)
- Adam Engstrom under 1.5 goals – WIN (0)
- Ryan Leonard under 1.5 goals – WIN (0)
Most selections hit the under, reflecting a night where many forwards failed to find the back of the net.
Montreal Canadiens vs. Washington Capitals game prop results: team totals and first period
- Washington Capitals team total 2.5: Over (paid -225); they scored 5
- First-period total 1.5: Over (paid -160); 4 goals were scored
- Montreal Canadiens team total 2.5: Over (paid -196); they scored 3
- Montreal Canadiens team total 3.5: Under (paid -156); they scored 3
- First-period moneyline: tied, bets refunded
Montreal Canadiens vs. Washington Capitals odds: sportsbook value and line movement
The closing moneyline listed Montreal at +103 and Washington at -124, implying a 47% win probability for Montreal and 53% for Washington after vig removal. The bookmaker's margin sat at 4.6%. AiQ's pre-game expected value calculation placed the Capitals at -3.8% on a -120 line, marking the price as negative-EV despite the model's confidence in the side. The spread held steady at Washington -1.5 from open to close, and the total remained at 6.5, so no line movement altered the market's perception.
Montreal Canadiens and Washington Capitals betting trends: 2026-27 season
Montreal Canadiens sit at 3–4 overall, with a 2–2 home record and 1–2 on the road. In six games with a recorded closing spread they are 1–5 against the spread, while five of six total-line games have gone over. Their last five results: L, W, W, L, L.
Washington Capitals are 4–3 overall, boasting a 3–1 home mark and 1–2 away. Over seven spread-recorded contests they are 3–4 against the spread, and they have hit the over in four of seven total-line games. Their recent five results: W, L, L, W, W.
What's next for Montreal Canadiens and Washington Capitals?
Montreal hosts the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday, October 20. Washington welcomes the Los Angeles Kings that same night.