Feb. 28, 2026Updated 6:30 pm EST
NHL play on Saturday features a meeting between the Montreal Canadiens (32-17-9) and Washington Capitals (31-23-7) at Bell Centre, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Canadiens are fifth and the Capitals ninth in the Eastern Conference.
How to watch Washington Capitals vs. Montreal Canadiens
Washington vs. Montreal odds
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Injury reports
Canadiens
Patrik Laine: Day-To-Day (Lower Body)
Capitals
John Carlson: Out (Lower Body)
Stats to know
- Nicholas Suzuki has put up 65 points in 58 games (18 goals and 47 assists).
- Jakub Dobes has allowed 77 goals (2.96 goals-against average) and racked up 631 saves.
- In 51 games played this season, Tom Wilson has 49 points (0.9 per game), with 23 goals and 26 assists.
- Logan Thompson has a .913 save percentage (seventh-best in the league), with 1,022 total saves, allowing 97 goals (2.4 goals-against average).
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Feb 28, 2026
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