Canadiens vs Capitals Live Score (14 Oct, 2026)

Canadiens vs Capitals Live Score (14 Oct, 2026)

Score by Period

Team1st2nd3rdTotal
Montreal Canadiens logo MTL
2114
Washington Capitals logo WSH
2125

Play-by-Play

3rd Period 20:00
Game End
4–5
3rd Period 20:00
End of 3rd Period
4–5
3rd Period 19:59
Zachary Bolduc shot blocked by Vincent Desharnais
4–5
3rd Period 19:58
Nick Suzuki faceoff won against Boone Jenner
4–5
3rd Period 19:58
Icing
4–5
3rd Period 19:57
Anthony Beauvillier Snap Shot Wide Right
4–5
3rd Period 19:52
Boone Jenner faceoff won against Nick Suzuki
4–5
3rd Period 19:52
Timeout - Visitor
4–5
3rd Period 19:52
Off-side
4–5
3rd Period 19:14
Alex Tuch Snap Shot Wide Left
4–5
3rd Period 19:08
Juraj Slafkovský Wrist Shot saved by Charlie Lindgren
4–5
3rd Period 18:38
Nick Suzuki shot blocked by Vincent Desharnais
4–5
3rd Period 18:34
Alex Newhook shot blocked by Aliaksei Protas
4–5
3rd Period 18:21
Alex Newhook faceoff won against Justin Sourdif
4–5
3rd Period 18:21
Nick Suzuki Goal (4) Snap Shot, assists: Lane Hutson (6)
4–5
3rd Period 18:13
Nick Suzuki faceoff won against Tom Wilson
3–5
3rd Period 18:13
Video Review
3–5
3rd Period 18:13
On-Ice Official
3–5
3rd Period 18:12
Alex Newhook Backhand saved by Charlie Lindgren
3–5
3rd Period 18:11
Alex Newhook Backhand saved by Charlie Lindgren
3–5
3rd Period 18:04
Nick Suzuki faceoff won against Boone Jenner
3–5
3rd Period 18:04
Goalie Stopped
3–5
3rd Period 18:02
Juraj Slafkovský Slap Shot saved by Charlie Lindgren
3–5
3rd Period 17:57
Phillip Danault faceoff won against Boone Jenner
3–5

Scoring Summary

1st Period
4:29
Josh Anderson
Assists: Alex Newhook
Josh Anderson Goal (3) Snap Shot, assists: Alex Newhook (2)
1 - 0
7:56
Jordan Kyrou
Assists: Cole Hutson, Alex Tuch
Jordan Kyrou Goal (2) Snap Shot, assists: Cole Hutson (3), Alex Tuch (1)
1 - 1
11:15
Lane Hutson
Assists: Zack Bolduc, Noah Dobson
Lane Hutson Goal (2) Snap Shot, assists: Zachary Bolduc (2), Noah Dobson (2)
2 - 1
19:34
Ivan Miroshnichenko
Assists: Ilya Protas, Jordan Kyrou
Ivan Miroshnichenko Goal (1) Wrist Shot, assists: Ilya Protas (3), Jordan Kyrou (2)
2 - 2
2nd Period
6:16
Alex Tuch
Alex Tuch Goal (4) Slap Shot, assists: none
2 - 3
12:58
Josh Anderson
Assists: Alex Newhook
Josh Anderson Goal (4) Snap Shot, assists: Alex Newhook (3)
3 - 3
3rd Period
12:29
Justin Holl
Assists: Ilya Protas, Alex Ovechkin
Justin Holl Goal (2) Snap Shot, assists: Ilya Protas (4), Alex Ovechkin (2)
3 - 4
17:05
Alex Tuch
Alex Tuch Goal (5) Snap Shot, assists: none
3 - 5
18:21
Nick Suzuki
Assists: Lane Hutson
Nick Suzuki Goal (4) Snap Shot, assists: Lane Hutson (6)
4 - 5

Team Stats

Montreal Canadiens logo MTL
WSH Washington Capitals logo
12 Blocked Shots 17
16 Hits 15
3 Takeaways 2
13 Giveaways 11
1 Power Play Goals 1
2 Power Play Opportunities 4
30 Total Shots 23
12 Penalty Minutes 8
50.0 Power Play % 25.0
0 Short Handed Goals 1
0 Shootout Goals 0
23 Faceoffs Won 31
42.6 Faceoff Percent 57.4
6 Penalties 4

Game Leaders

Montreal Canadiens logo MTL
WSH Washington Capitals logo
Josh Anderson
Josh Anderson#17 · RW
2
Goals
Alex Tuch
Alex Tuch#89 · RW
2
Alex Newhook
Alex Newhook#15 · C
2
Assists
Ilya Protas
Ilya Protas#62 · LW
2
Josh Anderson
Josh Anderson#17 · RW
2
Points
Alex Tuch
Alex Tuch#89 · RW
3

Player Box Score

Montreal Canadiens logo Canadiens
PlayerBSHTTK+/-TOIPPTOISHTOIESTOISHFTGYTDGASSMSOGFWFLFO%GVPNPIM
Josh AndersonJosh Anderson#17 · RW010213:490:002:0411:4520240320000.0112
Owen BeckOwen Beck#62 · C000-17:460:000:007:469000100000.0000
Zack BolducZack Bolduc#76 · RW010012:340:180:0012:1615031020000.0000
Cole CaufieldCole Caufield#13 · RW000-219:532:060:0017:4719030020000.0012
Kirby DachKirby Dach#77 · C020-19:080:000:328:3610000120000.0000
Phillip DanaultPhillip Danault#24 · C000017:390:335:1411:522400011041422.2000
Jake EvansJake Evans#71 · C000-112:330:005:087:25160000003442.9200
Chris KreiderChris Kreider#22 · LW110115:312:060:0013:2518010110010.0100
Alex NewhookAlex Newhook#15 · C100115:520:092:3613:07230123106460.0100
Juraj SlafkovskyJuraj Slafkovsky#20 · LW010-119:402:060:0017:3420010420010.0000
Nick SuzukiNick Suzuki#14 · C011-120:152:060:0018:091914033010758.8100
Alexandre TexierAlexandre Texier#85 · LW020-112:260:180:0012:0815000210000.0000
Washington Capitals logo Capitals
PlayerBSHTTK+/-TOIPPTOISHTOIESTOISHFTGYTDGASSMSOGFWFLFO%GVPNPIM
Anthony BeauvillierAnthony Beauvillier#72 · LW130-112:541:040:0011:501501002010100.0000
Boone JennerBoone Jenner#22 · C000015:080:041:0613:58210300006842.9000
Jordan KyrouJordan Kyrou#25 · RW020015:153:390:0011:3618121300000.0100
Ryan LeonardRyan Leonard#9 · RW000-214:554:060:0010:4915020120000.0000
Ivan MiroshnichenkoIvan Miroshnichenko#63 · LW110110:011:330:008:2814110110000.0112
Alex OvechkinAlex Ovechkin#8 · LW010113:144:390:008:3515011000000.0000
Aliaksei ProtasAliaksei Protas#21 · C100117:370:021:1916:1618000100000.0100
Ilya ProtasIlya Protas#62 · LW200112:223:450:008:37140020104180.0100
Justin SourdifJustin Sourdif#34 · RW120016:050:090:0015:56180102107558.3012
Dylan StromeDylan Strome#17 · C100-118:564:020:0014:542100010013765.0212
Alex TuchAlex Tuch#89 · RW011218:493:461:1813:4521251340010.0000
Tom WilsonTom Wilson#43 · RW010017:133:471:0512:2120020530010.0100
Montreal Canadiens logo Canadiens
PlayerBSHTTK+/-TOIPPTOISHTOIESTOISHFTGYTDGASSMSOGFWFLFO%GVPNPIM
Alexandre CarrierAlexandre Carrier#45 · D200-220:420:003:2017:2228010100000.0224
Noah DobsonNoah Dobson#53 · D410022:210:184:2317:4026001510000.0100
Adam EngstromAdam Engstrom#42 · D100211:570:000:0811:4914000000000.0100
Kaiden GuhleKaiden Guhle#21 · D241-222:220:183:2418:4027000200000.0112
Lane HutsonLane Hutson#48 · D101024:142:060:0522:0326121310000.0012
Arber XhekajArber Xhekaj#72 · D020114:160:004:189:5815000010000.0000
Washington Capitals logo Capitals
PlayerBSHTTK+/-TOIPPTOISHTOIESTOISHFTGYTDGASSMSOGFWFLFO%GVPNPIM
Jakob ChychrunJakob Chychrun#6 · D100023:034:180:1818:2722010210000.0300
Vincent DesharnaisVincent Desharnais#73 · D431020:580:002:0618:5223000000000.0012
Martin FehervaryMartin Fehervary#42 · D400021:540:292:0319:2221000000000.0000
Justin HollJustin Holl#4 · D000013:080:000:0013:0816120100000.0100
Cole HutsonCole Hutson#44 · D010017:073:370:0013:3020011320000.0000
Timothy LiljegrenTimothy Liljegren#27 · D100216:570:000:2116:3622010000000.0000
Montreal Canadiens logo Canadiens
PlayerGASASOSSOSASVSV%ESSVPPSVSHSVTOIYTDGPIM
Jakub DobesJakub Dobes#75 · G5230018.783162057:1400
Washington Capitals logo Capitals
PlayerGASASOSSOSASVSV%ESSVPPSVSHSVTOIYTDGPIM
Charlie LindgrenCharlie Lindgren#79 · G4300026.867215060:0000

Injury Report

Montreal Canadiens logo Canadiens
Florian Xhekaj
Florian Xhekaj
#63 · LW · Array
O
Mike Matheson
Mike Matheson
#8 · D · Array
O
Sam Montembeault
Sam Montembeault
#35 · G · Array
IR
Oliver Kapanen
Oliver Kapanen
#91 · C · Array
IR
Ivan Demidov
Ivan Demidov
#93 · RW · Array
IR
Washington Capitals logo Capitals
Pierre-Luc Dubois
Pierre-Luc Dubois
#80 · LW · Array
O
Rasmus Sandin
Rasmus Sandin
#38 · D · Array
IR
Matt Roy
Matt Roy
#3 · D · Array
IR
Patrick Thomas
Patrick Thomas
#49 · C · Array
IR

Head-to-Head

Montreal Canadiens logoMTL
Last 3 Games
WSHWashington Capitals logo
6◂
NHL Regular Season
FINAL
Feb 28, 2026
2
2
NHL Regular Season
FINAL
Jan 13, 2026
▸3
4
NHL Regular Season
FINAL
Nov 20, 2025
▸8

Last 5 Games

DateOpponentResultCompetition
11/3/26vs Winnipeg Jets logoWPGL4-5NHL Regular Season
10/31/26vs Pittsburgh Penguins logoPITW5-4NHL Regular Season
10/29/26@ Dallas Stars logoDALW5-2NHL Regular Season
10/27/26@ St. Louis Blues logoSTLW2-0NHL Regular Season
10/25/26@ Winnipeg Jets logoWPGW2-1NHL Regular Season
DateOpponentResultCompetition
11/3/26vs Dallas Stars logoDALL5-6NHL Regular Season
11/1/26vs Minnesota Wild logoMINL1-5NHL Regular Season
10/29/26@ Nashville Predators logoNSHW4-3NHL Regular Season
10/28/26vs Philadelphia Flyers logoPHIW5-2NHL Regular Season
10/24/26vs Buffalo Sabres logoBUFW4-3NHL Regular Season

Game Information

Stage Regular Season
Season 2027
Puck Drop Wed, Oct 14, 7:30 PM
Venue Capital One Arena
Location Washington, DC
Broadcast ESPN+
Attendance 16,719
Officials Dan Kelly · Linesman, Carter Sandlak · Referee, Jon McIsaac · Referee, Brandon Grillo · Linesman

Game Recap

— Alex Tuch scored twice and added an assist and the Washington Capitals beat the Montreal Canadiens 5-4 on Wednesday night.

Division Standings

Eastern Conference — Atlantic Division
TeamGPWLOTPctPTSDIFFStrk
Bruins7520—10+10W3
Senators7520—10+2L1
Lightning6420—8+1L1
Panthers7322—8-1W1
Maple Leafs7331—7+1L1
Sabres7331—7-7L1
Canadiens7331—7-4L1
Red Wings6132—4-6L3
Eastern Conference — Metropolitan Division
TeamGPWLOTPctPTSDIFFStrk
Hurricanes8611—13+12W6
Rangers8620—12+13W2
Capitals7430—8+2W1
Penguins7331—7+3L1
Islanders6330—6+4W1
Devils6330—6-6W1
Blue Jackets5230—4-5L2
Flyers8053—3-21L8
Canadiens
3rd in Eastern Conference
VS
Capitals
12th in Eastern Conference

Goaltenders

#75
Jakub Dobes
Jakub Dobes G 25 6' 4" 215 lbs
#32
Jacob Fowler
Jacob Fowler G 21 6' 1" 223 lbs
#35
Sam Montembeault
Sam Montembeault G 30 6' 3" 218 lbs

Defensemen

#45
Alexandre Carrier
Alexandre Carrier D 30 5' 11" 174 lbs
#53
Noah Dobson
Noah Dobson D 26 6' 4" 200 lbs
#42
Adam Engstrom
Adam Engstrom D 22 6' 2" 193 lbs
#21
Kaiden Guhle
Kaiden Guhle D 24 6' 3" 202 lbs
#48
Lane Hutson
Lane Hutson D 22 5' 9" 162 lbs
#8
Mike Matheson
Mike Matheson D 32 6' 2" 196 lbs
Bryce Pickford
Bryce Pickford D 20 6' 0" 190 lbs
#72
Arber Xhekaj
Arber Xhekaj D 25 6' 4" 240 lbs

Left Wings

#82
Lucas Condotta
Lucas Condotta LW 29 6' 1" 218 lbs
#22
Chris Kreider
Chris Kreider LW 35 6' 3" 232 lbs
#20
Juraj Slafkovsky
Juraj Slafkovsky LW 22 6' 3" 225 lbs
#85
Alexandre Texier
Alexandre Texier LW 27 6' 1" 196 lbs
#63
Florian Xhekaj
Florian Xhekaj LW 22 6' 3" 195 lbs

Centers

#62
Owen Beck
Owen Beck C 22 6' 0" 199 lbs
#77
Kirby Dach
Kirby Dach C 25 6' 4" 221 lbs
#24
Phillip Danault
Phillip Danault C 33 6' 1" 200 lbs
#71
Jake Evans
Jake Evans C 30 6' 0" 190 lbs
#91
Oliver Kapanen
Oliver Kapanen C 23 6' 2" 194 lbs
#15
Alex Newhook
Alex Newhook C 25 5' 11" 200 lbs
#14
Nick Suzuki
Nick Suzuki C 27 5' 11" 207 lbs

Right Wings

#17
Josh Anderson
Josh Anderson RW 32 6' 3" 226 lbs
#76
Zack Bolduc
Zack Bolduc RW 23 6' 0" 187 lbs
#13
Cole Caufield
Cole Caufield RW 25 5' 8" 175 lbs
#93
Ivan Demidov
Ivan Demidov RW 20 6' 1" 192 lbs

Goaltenders

#79
Charlie Lindgren
Charlie Lindgren G 32 6' 2" 190 lbs
#1
Remi Poirier
Remi Poirier G 25 6' 3" 210 lbs
#48
Logan Thompson
Logan Thompson G 29 6' 4" 207 lbs

Defensemen

#6
Jakob Chychrun
Jakob Chychrun D 28 6' 2" 215 lbs
#73
Vincent Desharnais
Vincent Desharnais D 30 6' 7" 225 lbs
#42
Martin Fehervary
Martin Fehervary D 27 6' 2" 215 lbs
#44
Cole Hutson
Cole Hutson D 20 5' 11" 175 lbs
#27
Timothy Liljegren
Timothy Liljegren D 27 6' 1" 200 lbs
#3
Matt Roy
Matt Roy D 31 6' 2" 220 lbs
#38
Rasmus Sandin
Rasmus Sandin D 26 5' 11" 189 lbs
#6
Jack St. Ivany
Jack St. Ivany D 27 6' 4" 197 lbs

Left Wings

#72
Anthony Beauvillier
Anthony Beauvillier LW 29 5' 11" 181 lbs
#80
Pierre-Luc Dubois
Pierre-Luc Dubois LW 28 6' 4" 220 lbs
#63
Ivan Miroshnichenko
Ivan Miroshnichenko LW 22 6' 1" 185 lbs
#8
Alex Ovechkin
Alex Ovechkin LW 41 6' 3" 238 lbs
#62
Ilya Protas
Ilya Protas LW 20 6' 6" 225 lbs

Centers

#53
Ethen Frank
Ethen Frank C 28 5' 11" 188 lbs
#22
Boone Jenner
Boone Jenner C 33 6' 2" 204 lbs
#21
Aliaksei Protas
Aliaksei Protas C 25 6' 6" 250 lbs
#17
Dylan Strome
Dylan Strome C 29 6' 4" 200 lbs
#49
Patrick Thomas
Patrick Thomas C 22 6' 0" 172 lbs

Right Wings

#25
Jordan Kyrou
Jordan Kyrou RW 28 6' 1" 189 lbs
#9
Ryan Leonard
Ryan Leonard RW 21 6' 1" 205 lbs
#34
Justin Sourdif
Justin Sourdif RW 24 6' 0" 195 lbs
#89
Alex Tuch
Alex Tuch RW 30 6' 4" 219 lbs
#43
Tom Wilson
Tom Wilson RW 32 6' 4" 225 lbs
Canadiens
2nd in Atlantic Division
VS
Capitals
4th in Metropolitan Division
General
15
Games Played
14
5351:46
Time On Ice
4960:21
356:47
Time On Ice Per Game
354:18
0
Plus/Minus Rating
0
0:00
Production
0:00
5366
Shifts
4927
3
Losses
6
9
Wins
8
Offensive
50
Goals
49
84
Assists
81
466
Faceoffs Won
380
443
Faceoffs Lost
400
0
Game-Winning Goals
0
134
Points
130
6
Power Play Goals
8
11
Power Play Assists
14
1
Short Handed Goals
1
1
Short Handed Assists
0
407
Shots
386
9
Shootout Attempts
0
4
Shootout Goals
0
44.4
Shootout Shot Percentage
0.0
12.3
Shooting Percentage
12.7
51.3
Faceoff Win Percent
48.7
Defensive
3.13
Goals Against Average
3.43
386
Saves
339
.898
Save Percentage
.885
47
Goals Against
48
433
Shots Against
387
3
Overtime Losses
0
7
Shootout Saves
0
8
Shootout Shots Against
0
.875
Shootout Save Percentage
.000
Penalties
173
Penalty Minutes
139

FAQs: Montreal Canadiens vs Washington Capitals

How can I watch Canadiens vs. Capitals live in Canada?

Prime Video will stream the game exclusively across Canada as part of Wednesday Night Hockey. Coverage is available in English and French, and Canadian Prime members can watch at no additional cost. This is Montreal’s first appearance on Wednesday Night Hockey this season.

What time does Canadiens vs. Capitals start?

The game starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. Montreal visits Washington for this evening matchup on the Capitals’ home schedule.

Where is the game being played?

The teams will play at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. This game begins a five-game Capitals homestand that runs from October 14 through October 28, tied for their longest homestand of the season.

Is this a regular-season game?

Yes, Canadiens vs. Capitals is a 2026-27 NHL regular-season game, not a preseason matchup. The October 14 meeting is scheduled with Washington hosting Montreal.

Can I listen to the game on the radio?

You can hear the game on the Capitals Radio Network and 106.7 The Fan. Washington also offers game audio through WashingtonCaps.com and the Washington Caps mobile app, giving fans online listening options.

Are the Capitals playing on back-to-back nights?

Yes. Washington plays at Carolina on Tuesday, October 13, at 6:45 p.m. ET before hosting Montreal the next night. The Capitals return home for the Canadiens game after that road matchup.