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Capitals vs. Canadiens Prediction: Washington Predicted to Win Sunday's NHL Matchup [4/27/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Our expert prediction for Sunday's Washington Capitals vs Montreal Canadiens matchup.
The Montreal Canadiens and Washington Capitals are scheduled to meet in the NHL Playoffs at Bell Centre on Sunday, with puck drop at 6:30PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Capitals as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Using the most recent data, our experts ran 10,000 simulations of Sunday's Washington-Montreal game," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"After accounting for recent updates and other variables, our prediction shows the Capitals with a win probability of 53%, while the Canadiens have 47%."
For a closer look at Sunday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Capitals vs. Canadiens predictions page.
Habs vs. Caps Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Sunday's NHL Playoffs matchup between the Capitals and Canadiens 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Capitals a 53% chance of beating the Canadiens.
According to our model, the Canadiens (+1.5) have a 68% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 6.5 goals has a 55% chance of staying under.
Capitals vs. Canadiens Odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Capitals | Canadiens |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+185) | +1.5 (-220) |
| Moneyline | -135 | +115 |
| Total | o6.5 (+114) | u6.5 (-130) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Capitals vs. Canadiens Picks and Best Bets
Our model's strongest edge in today's Capitals vs. Canadiens matchup is on the moneyline.
Our expert predictions, matched against the best odds, reveal the best NHL picks and NHL best bets for every game throughout the season.
Unlimited access to our complete suite of picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.
Capitals vs. Canadiens Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Capitals vs. Canadiens?
According to our model, Montreal's Nick Suzuki is most likely to score the first goal in Capitals vs. Canadiens.
Our projections give Suzuki a 7.8% chance of scoring the first goal at Bell Centre, while the Canadiens star is a 38.4% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Washington Capitals
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | 7.4% |
| Dylan Strome | 6.5% |
| Connor McMichael | 4.5% |
Montreal Canadiens
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Nick Suzuki | 7.8% |
| Cole Caufield | 6.5% |
| Juraj Slafkovsky | 5.4% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Washington Capitals
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | 35.2% |
| Dylan Strome | 30.1% |
| Connor McMichael | 25.8% |
Montreal Canadiens
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Nick Suzuki | 38.4% |
| Cole Caufield | 32.0% |
| Juraj Slafkovsky | 28.1% |
Caps vs. Habs Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Sunday's matchup between the Canadiens and Capitals in the NHL Playoffs is scheduled to commence at 6:30PM ET.
- Who: Washington Capitals vs. Montreal Canadiens
- Date: Sunday, April 27, 2025
- Time: 6:30PM ET/3:30PM PT
- Venue: Bell Centre
The Stanley Cup Playoffs (aka NHL Playoffs) is an elimination tournament in the National Hockey League to determine the winner of the Stanley Cup.
A total of 16 teams, including the Capitals and Canadiens, made the NHL Playoffs 2025, which consists of four rounds: the First Round, Second Round, Conference Finals and Stanley Cup Finals.
Each round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs is contested as a best-of-seven series, with the first team to four wins moving on to the next round until a champion is crowned.
Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Sunday's Capitals vs. Canadiens matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Washington vs. Montreal picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Conclusion
We predict the Capitals, with a 53% win probability, will likely beat the Canadiens on Sunday.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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