The Montreal Canadiens (20-21-8) will battle with the Washington Capitals (22-18-7) for the second time this season on Tuesday, February 6, at 7:00 PM ET at the Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. The Capitals are favorites to find success with a moneyline currently at -165.

The Canadiens have lost their last four out of five games heading into this matchup and they will need to find success in another road battle. Their most recent defeat was a 3-2 overtime performance against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Nick Suzuki carries their offense with 42 points and 29 assists. Cole Caufield has scored 17 goals and leads their struggling offense, but will need to be aggressive if they want to have an impact here.

The Canadiens, on average, score 2.69 goals and face 28.0 shots per game. Their power play performances have not been the best, with 32 goals scored and 45 conceded, resulting in a 19.9 power play percentage.

Defensively, they permit an average of 3.49 goals and face 34.0 shot attempts per game, revealing a notable contrast to their offensive performance. Furthermore, their penalty kill percentage is 73.6, indicating a weakness compared to the league average.

The Capitals have lost their last four consecutive games and need to break the losing cycle at home. Their previous defeat was a 5-4 overtime thriller against the Dallas Stars.

Dylan Strome helps push this offense with 31 points and 19 goals. John Carlson also provided quality assistance with their offense, as he has obtained 25 assists. Together, they will need an outstanding performance to give their offense some life.

The Capitals consistently net an average of 2.38 goals per game, firing 27.3 shots and showcasing a potent offensive performance. Their power play is effective, scoring 19 goals while allowing 25, resulting in a commendable 14.5 power play percentage.

Defensively, they yield an average of 3.02 goals and face 30.6 shots per game, maintaining a slightly favorable balance compared to their offensive output. With a sturdy 79.7 penalty kill percentage, their defense remains resilient.

MyBookie presents the most recent NHL betting odds, unveiling an opportunity where the Washington Capitals are slightly favored (-165) while competing away. Both teams demonstrate a strong potential for victory, shaping this matchup into a competitive battle.

In their first meeting back in October of last year, the Canadiens won 3-3 in overtime at the comfort of their home. Now on the road, they are 10-9-5 in away games compared to the Capitals 13-7-4 at home. Both teams have negative scoring outputs compared their defense, but the Capitals have a good shot to regain control at home.