Washington Capitals vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction, 2/28/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Washington Capitals vs Montreal Canadiens

Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026

Location: Bell Centre in Montreal, QC

TV: TSN2

Bell Centre is where the Montreal Canadiens (32-17-9) will try to beat the Washington Capitals (30-23-7) on Saturday.

The Washington Capitals were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 3-1 victory over the Flyers their last time on the ice. Washington accounted for 4 penalty minutes for this contest. Moreover, they had 1 attempt on the power play but weren't able to notch a goal. The Capitals had a middle of the road offensive outing in this victory. For the game, they scored on 3 of the 29 shots they launched.

Washington Capitals opponents have amassed 192 power play opportunities (3rd in the NHL) and have scored 40 goals in those attempts. The Capitals thus far have had 1,694 shots tried against them and have earned a save percentage of .898. Washington has tried 1,748 shots and holds a shot percentage of 10.9%. When playing at even strength, the Capitals have allowed the opponent to score 133 goals while having 162 on the offensive side of the ice. Washington has 178 power play opportunities and they have tallied 29 goals out of those attempts, garnering them a rate of 16.29%. For the current campaign, they have racked up 67 points and their points percentage sits at .558. When talking about their scoring, the Washington Capitals have accumulated 191 goals (12th in pro hockey) over the course of the season and have conceded 173.

The player between the pipes for this game is Charlie Lindgren. Lindgren has been involved in 167 games throughout his hockey career. He has amassed a win-loss mark of 81-59-18 and he has gotten the start in 157 games. Opponents have notched 454 goals against Lindgren in his pro hockey career and his goals against average per contest is 2.89. Lindgren has seen 4,674 shots against him and has gathered 4,220 total saves. He has a save percentage of .903 for his 7,941 mins between the pipes. In his professional hockey career, Lindgren has accumulated 81 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .516.

Their last time out, Montreal faced the Islanders in a game where the Canadiens were on the wrong end of the score by a mark of 4-3. The Canadiens netted 3 goals of the 24 shots on goal they attempted. They had 3 power play chances in this outing and netted 2 out of those chances.

The Canadiens have scored 159 goals at even strength and 41 goals (8th in hockey) while on the power play. Montreal has tried 1,520 shots (24th in professional hockey) and has accumulated a shot percentage of 13.16%, while allowing their opponents 1,585 shots. On the year, the Montreal Canadiens have notched a total of 200 goals, 73 points, in addition to a points percentage of .629. They have allowed 187 goals to be scored by of a combination of 143 goals at even strength and 44 goals while they had less men on the ice. They have a total of 166 power play chances and they have accumulated a power play rate of 24.70%. They have accumulated a penalty kill rate of 76.60% on the other teams 188 power play opportunities, and their save percentage sits at 88.2%.

Across the rink you are likely to see Jakub Dobes in net. Dobes is the owner of a career record of 25-9-7 and has been in net for 43 games. Dobes' quality start percentage comes out to 53.7% and he has 22 quality starts in his career. He has a tally of 1,033 saves out of 1,150 shots attempted, giving him a rate of .898. Opponents are averaging 2.85 goals/game and he has conceded 117 goals altogether. He got the starting nod in 41 contests and has played 913 mins.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Josh's Pick: Take Montreal

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