Washington Capitals 5-4 Montreal Canadiens: final score
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Washington Capitals beat Montreal Canadiens 5-4 on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 in the NHL.
- Competition
- NHL
- Start time
- Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 7:30 PM (ET)
- Venue
- Capital One Arena, Washington
- 👥
- 16719
- Where to watch
- ESPN+, MNMT (In the United States · ESPN)
The match in numbers
- Washington Capitals beat Montreal Canadiens 5-4.
Data: ESPN · votes and picks from Scorely users
By period
| Washington Capitals | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| Montreal Canadiens | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
Match videos
Live commentary
- 3rd · 18:21Nick Suzuki Goal (4) Snap Shot, assists: Lane Hutson (6)
- 3rd · 17:05Alex Tuch Goal (5) Snap Shot, assists: none
- 3rd · 12:29Justin Holl Goal (2) Snap Shot, assists: Ilya Protas (4), Alex Ovechkin (2)
- 2nd · 12:58Josh Anderson Goal (4) Snap Shot, assists: Alex Newhook (3)
- 2nd · 6:16Alex Tuch Goal (4) Slap Shot, assists: none
- 1st · 19:34Ivan Miroshnichenko Goal (1) Wrist Shot, assists: Ilya Protas (3), Jordan Kyrou (2)
- 1st · 11:15Lane Hutson Goal (2) Snap Shot, assists: Zachary Bolduc (2), Noah Dobson (2)
- 1st · 7:56Jordan Kyrou Goal (2) Snap Shot, assists: Cole Hutson (3), Alex Tuch (1)
- 1st · 4:29Josh Anderson Goal (3) Snap Shot, assists: Alex Newhook (2)
Commentary: ESPN
Head-to-head record
1
Washington Capitals
0
Draws
0
Montreal Canadiens
Last meetings
| # | Team | P | W | L | OTL | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Hurricanes | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 18 | WWLWL |
| 2 |  Bruins | 11 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 17 | WWWLW |
| 3 |  Rangers | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 15 | WLLWL |
| 4 |  Lightning | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 14 | LWWWL |
| 5 |  Senators | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 14 | LWLWL |
| 6 |  Maple Leafs | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 14 | LLWWW |
| 7 |  Islanders | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 12 | WLWWL |
| 8 |  Devils | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 12 | WWLWW |
| 9 |  Canadiens | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 12 | WLWLW |
| 10 |  Panthers | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 12 | WWWLL |
| 11 |  Red Wings | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 11 | LWWLW |
| 12 |  Capitals | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 10 | LLWWL |
| 13 |  Sabres | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 10 | WLWLL |
| 14 |  Penguins | 11 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 9 | LLLLW |
| 15 |  Flyers | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 9 | LLWWW |
| 16 |  Blue Jackets | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 6 | LLWLL |
FAQ
What was the score in Washington Capitals vs Montreal Canadiens?
Washington Capitals beat Montreal Canadiens 5-4 on Wednesday, October 14 (NHL).
When do Washington Capitals play next?
Washington Capitals play Buffalo Sabres on Saturday, October 24 at 7:00 PM (ET).
When do Montreal Canadiens play next?
Montreal Canadiens play Winnipeg Jets on Sunday, October 25 at 7:00 PM (ET).
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