Montreal Canadiens 9-3-3 · 21 PTS Canadiens vs Capitals
WSH lead all-time 101-95-17 · 213 meetings since 1974
Next meeting: January 20, 2027
Washington Capitals 8-6-0 · 16 PTS 01 / SEASON SERIES
2026-2027 Season Series
WSH lead 1-0
| Date | Matchup | Score | Winner | OT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-14 | MTL @ WSH | 4-5 | WSH |
02 / RECENT MEETINGS
Last 10 Meetings
The Washington Capitals have won 7 of the last 10 meetings.
| Date | Season | Matchup | Score | Winner | OT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-14 | 2026-2027 | MTL @ WSH | 4-5 | WSH | |
| 2026-03-01 | 2025-2026 | WSH @ MTL | 2-6 | MTL | |
| 2026-01-14 | 2025-2026 | MTL @ WSH | 2-3 | WSH | OT/SO |
| 2025-11-21 | 2025-2026 | WSH @ MTL | 8-4 | WSH | |
| 2025-04-30 | 2024-2025 | MTL @ WSH | 1-4 | WSH | |
| 2025-04-27 | 2024-2025 | WSH @ MTL | 5-2 | WSH | |
| 2025-04-25 | 2024-2025 | WSH @ MTL | 3-6 | MTL | |
| 2025-04-23 | 2024-2025 | MTL @ WSH | 1-3 | WSH | |
| 2025-04-21 | 2024-2025 | MTL @ WSH | 2-3 | WSH | |
| 2025-01-10 | 2024-2025 | MTL @ WSH | 3-2 | MTL |
03 / RECENT HEAD-TO-HEAD
The Last Three Seasons
All meetings since the start of the 2023-2024 season, regular season and playoffs.
5MTL wins
10WSH wins
15Games
1OT/SO games
47-56Goals (MTL-WSH)
6.9Goals/game
| Season | GP | MTL W | WSH W | MTL goals | WSH goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-2027 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| 2025-2026 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 13 |
| 2024-2025 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 20 | 30 |
| 2023-2024 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 8 |
Highest-scoring meeting: WSH 8, MTL 4 — November 21, 2025 (12 goals).
Most lopsided: WSH 2, MTL 6 — March 1, 2026.
04 / ALL-TIME
The All-Time Series
First meeting: 1974
95MTL wins
101WSH wins
17Ties
213Games
667-615Goals (MTL-WSH)
First meeting: October 31, 1974 — MTL 3, WSH 0.
| Decade | GP | MTL W | WSH W | Ties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 37 | 12 | 25 | |
| 2010s | 39 | 15 | 24 | |
| 2000s | 37 | 17 | 19 | 1 |
| 1990s | 35 | 12 | 18 | 5 |
| 1980s | 31 | 8 | 15 | 8 |
| 1970s | 34 | 31 | 0 | 3 |
05 / MATCHUP LEADERS
Top Scorers in This Matchup
Points in Canadiens vs Capitals games since the start of the 2023-2024 season.
| Player | Team | GP | G | A | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Dylan Strome | WSH | 15 | 5 | 17 | 22 |
 Alex Ovechkin | WSH | 14 | 11 | 7 | 18 |
 Nick Suzuki | MTL | 15 | 10 | 7 | 17 |
 Cole Caufield | MTL | 15 | 9 | 6 | 15 |
 Lane Hutson | MTL | 12 | 1 | 11 | 12 |
 Tom Wilson | WSH | 14 | 5 | 4 | 9 |
06 / UPCOMING
Next Scheduled Games
| Date | Season | Matchup | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 20, 2027 | 2026-2027 | MTL @ WSH | Washington |
| February 13, 2027 | 2026-2027 | WSH @ MTL | Montreal |
Canadiens vs Capitals — frequently asked
- What is the all-time record between the Canadiens and Capitals?
- The Washington Capitals lead the all-time series 101-95-17 across 213 meetings (regular season and playoffs).
- When did the Canadiens and Capitals first play each other?
- Their first meeting was on October 31, 1974: MTL 3, WSH 0.
- When do the Canadiens play the Capitals next?
- The Montreal Canadiens and Washington Capitals meet next on January 20, 2027 in Washington.
- Who won the last Canadiens vs Capitals game?
- The Washington Capitals won the most recent meeting 5-4, on October 14, 2026.
- Who has won the last 10 meetings between the Canadiens and Capitals?
- The Washington Capitals have won 7 of the last 10 meetings. The most recent was on October 14, 2026: MTL 4, WSH 5.
- What is the Canadiens' record against the Capitals?
- Since the start of the 2023-2024 season, the Montreal Canadiens are 5-10 against the Washington Capitals across 15 meetings (regular season and playoffs), despite being outscored 56-47 along the way.
- Who leads the 2026-2027 season series between the Canadiens and Capitals?
- The Washington Capitals lead the 2026-2027 season series 1-0 through 1 games.
- Who has the most points in Canadiens vs Capitals games?
- Dylan Strome leads all skaters with 22 points (5 goals, 17 assists) in 15 head-to-head games since the start of the 2023-2024 season.