Montreal Canadiens (4-5-1, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Washington Capitals (6-2, in the Metropolitan Division)
Washington; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Capitals host the Montreal Canadiens after Alexander Ovechkin scored two goals in the Capitals' 5-3 win against the New York Rangers.
Washington has gone 4-1-0 at home and 6-2 overall. The Capitals are 3-0-0 when they commit fewer penalties than their opponent.
Montreal has a 4-5-1 record overall and a 1-1-1 record in road games. The Canadiens have allowed 40 goals while scoring 29 for a -11 scoring differential.
Thursday's game is the first time these teams match up this season.
INJURIES: Capitals: None listed.
Canadiens: None listed.
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