Montreal Canadiens vs Washington Capitals Prediction (Feb 28, 2026)

Montreal Canadiens vs Washington Capitals — Feb 28, 2026

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

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Pregame win probability: Montreal Canadiens 67.5% • Washington Capitals 32.5%

Expected goals: Montreal Canadiens 3.30 — Washington Capitals 2.82 • Median total: 6.0