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Washington Capitals vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction (Dec 31, 2022)

Washington Capitals vs Montreal Canadiens — Dec 31, 2022

Page built: Sep 29, 2026 10:36 PM PDT. Forecast generation time is unavailable; dated research coverage is shown below.

Detailed NHL game prediction for Washington Capitals vs Montreal Canadiens: pregame win probabilities, expected goals, and projected totals from our NHLForecasts model.

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Washington Capitals 61.1% Montreal Canadiens 38.9%
Pregame win probability

Expected goals: Washington Capitals 3.48 — Montreal Canadiens 3.25 • Median total: 6.7

Advanced matchup context

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