Washington Capitals vs Montreal Canadiens predictions, Jan 13, 2026

Jan 11, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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In an upcoming NHL clash, the Washington Capitals will face off against the Montreal Canadiens on January 13, 2026. The Capitals, who have won 2 of their last 5 matches, will have home-ice advantage against the Canadiens, who have managed to secure victories in 3 of their last 5 outings.

The bookmakers have the Washington Capitals as slight favorites with odds of 2.17 for a home win, while the Montreal Canadiens trail closely behind with odds of 2.79 for an away win. Our model prediction gives a 48.5% probability of a home win, a 25.1% chance of a draw, and a 30.5% likelihood of an away win, with a predicted final score of 3:2 in favor of the Capitals.

Both teams have shown moments of strength in recent games, and this match promises to be a closely contested battle. With the Canadiens looking to continue their winning momentum and the Capitals aiming to defend their home turf, fans can expect an exciting matchup with potential for surprises.

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Washington
43.5%		 Draw
22.7%		 Montreal
33.9%

Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2

Outrights of NHL Washington Capitals: 3.5% Montreal Canadiens: 1.54%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
MarathonBet 2.24 4.27 2.87
Pinnacle 2.17 4.19 2.79

Latest Results

09.01.26 Chicago Blackhawks – Washington Capitals – 1:5
07.01.26 Washington Capitals – Dallas Stars – 1:4
05.01.26 Washington Capitals – Anaheim Ducks – 7:4
03.01.26 Washington Capitals – Chicago Blackhawks – 2:3 penalties
01.01.26 Ottawa Senators – Washington Capitals – 4:3		 10.01.26 Montreal Canadiens – Detroit Red Wings – 0:4
08.01.26 Montreal Canadiens – Florida Panthers – 6:2
07.01.26 Montreal Canadiens – Calgary Flames – 4:1
04.01.26 Dallas Stars – Montreal Canadiens – 3:4 OT
03.01.26 St. Louis Blues – Montreal Canadiens – 2:0

Facts

  • A mid-table team takes on a leader in this match (ranked 8 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: ) and 4 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: )).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Washington won 4.
  • The recent form of both competitors has been shaky.
  • Montreal may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • In this match, both teams have almost equal chances to win.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Washington won 14 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 86:59. (average 4.3:3).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Washington won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 41:25. (average 4.1:2.5).

    Latest Head To Head

    20.11.25 Montreal Canadiens – Washington Capitals – 4:8
    30.04.25 Washington Capitals – Montreal Canadiens – 4:1
    27.04.25 Montreal Canadiens – Washington Capitals – 2:5
    25.04.25 Montreal Canadiens – Washington Capitals – 6:3
    23.04.25 Washington Capitals – Montreal Canadiens – 3:1

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Colorado Avalanche 44 30 3 7 4 179:99 73
    2 Dallas Stars 45 22 4 9 10 157:129 61
    3 Minnesota Wild 46 18 8 9 11 146:125 61
    4 Vegas Golden Knights 43 15 5 12 11 137:134 52
    5 Edmonton Oilers 45 17 5 7 16 152:152 51
    6 San Jose Sharks 44 12 11 3 18 141:155 49
    7 Seattle Kraken 43 14 6 8 15 119:126 48
    8 Los Angeles Kings 44 12 7 10 15 119:125 48
    9 Utah Mammoth 45 16 6 3 20 137:127 47
    10 Chicago Blackhawks 45 15 4 7 19 129:142 45
    11 Anaheim Ducks 45 13 8 3 21 150:168 45
    12 Nashville Predators 44 14 6 4 20 122:146 44
    13 Calgary Flames 45 15 4 4 22 116:135 42
    14 St. Louis Blues 46 17 0 8 21 114:161 42
    15 Winnipeg Jets 43 14 2 5 22 126:135 37
    16 Vancouver Canucks 44 10 6 5 23 121:158 37

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Carolina Hurricanes 45 19 9 3 14 155:135 59
    2 Detroit Red Wings 46 20 7 4 15 145:142 58
    3 Tampa Bay Lightning 43 22 5 3 13 153:114 57
    4 Montreal Canadiens 45 16 9 6 14 151:148 56
    5 New York Islanders 45 16 9 5 15 134:125 55
    6 Buffalo Sabres 43 18 6 4 15 140:134 52
    7 Philadelphia Flyers 43 15 7 8 13 132:127 52
    8 Washington Capitals 45 21 2 6 16 148:130 52
    9 Pittsburgh Penguins 43 17 4 9 13 140:134 51
    10 Toronto Maple Leafs 44 17 5 7 15 148:140 51
    11 Boston Bruins 45 17 7 2 19 151:146 50
    12 Florida Panthers 44 20 3 3 18 135:142 49
    13 New Jersey Devils 44 15 7 2 20 115:137 46
    14 New York Rangers 46 13 7 6 20 120:135 46
    15 Ottawa Senators 44 15 5 5 19 141:148 45
    16 Columbus Blue Jackets 44 11 7 7 19 132:151 43

    NHL Outrights

    1. Colorado Avalanche: 3.5 (23.48%)

    2. Tampa Bay Lightning: 8.25 (9.96%)

    3. Carolina Hurricanes: 9 (9.13%)

    4. Vegas Golden Knights: 9 (9.13%)

    5. Florida Panthers: 10.5 (7.83%)

    6. Edmonton Oilers: 11 (7.47%)

    7. Dallas Stars: 14.5 (5.67%)

    8. Minnesota Wild: 23 (3.57%)

    9. Washington Capitals: 23.5 (3.5%)

    10. Los Angeles Kings: 38.5 (2.13%)

    11. Toronto Maple Leafs: 43.5 (1.89%)

    12. New Jersey Devils: 48.5 (1.69%)

    13. Montreal Canadiens: 53.5 (1.54%)

    14. Detroit Red Wings: 58.5 (1.4%)

    15. Ottawa Senators: 59 (1.39%)

    16. Anaheim Ducks: 71.5 (1.15%)

    17. Buffalo Sabres: 71.5 (1.15%)

    18. New York Islanders: 78.5 (1.05%)

    19. Utah Mammoth: 78.5 (1.05%)

    20. New York Rangers: 88.5 (0.93%)

    21. Philadelphia Flyers: 101 (0.81%)

    22. Pittsburgh Penguins: 101 (0.81%)

    23. Winnipeg Jets: 126 (0.65%)

    24. Boston Bruins: 163.5 (0.5%)

    25. Columbus Blue Jackets: 176 (0.47%)

    26. Nashville Predators: 251 (0.33%)

    27. St. Louis Blues: 301 (0.27%)

    28. Seattle Kraken: 326 (0.25%)

    29. Calgary Flames: 326 (0.25%)

    30. San Jose Sharks: 401 (0.2%)

    31. Chicago Blackhawks: 501 (0.16%)

    32. Vancouver Canucks: 501 (0.16%)

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