Montreal Canadiens vs Washington Capitals

Montreal is down 3-1 but plays hard for this coaching staff. They've been a handful for Washington, with an overtime in Game 1, a 3-1 Game 2 Caps win that came right down to the final minute, and a 6-3 win in Game 3 as an underdog. The Canadiens are on a 16-14 run, including two wins over defending champion Florida as underdogs of +240 and +175. In Game 3, Montreal outshot Washington 40-21 and outhit them 45-26 in a game that had a bench brawl and both starting goalies getting injuries. In Game 4, the Canadiens outhit the Caps 34-26 and led 2-1 in the third period before the Capitals rallied. Washington is on a 7-9 run, losing as chalk of -140, -310, -150, -165, along with a 4-8 playoff run. Play Montreal. 

Washington took the first two games at home, but it wasn't easy, both close all the way. Then Montreal rolled in Game 3, 6-3, as Washington had 17 giveaways. The Capitals are on a 6-9 run, losing as chalk of -140, -310, -150, -165, and -120. Washington is also on a 3-8 playoff run. Meanwhile, Montreal is home again on a 16-13 run, including a shutout of Carolina (4-0) as a +180 dog, plus two wins over defending champion Florida as underdogs of +240 and +175. The Canadiens play hard for this coach, going on a 7-1-2 run down the stretch to reach the playoffs. In Game 3, Montreal outshot Washington 40-21 and outhit them 45-26. Play Montreal. 

Washington took the first two games at home, but it wasn't easy; both were close all the way. The Caps are on a 6-8 run, losing as chalk of -140, -310, -150, and -165. Washington is on a 3-8 playoff run. Montreal is on a 15-13 run, including a shutout of Carolina (4-0) as a +180 dog, plus two wins over defending champion Florida as underdogs of +240 and +175. The Canadiens have the home crowd behind them for this one after a 7-1-2 run down the stretch to reach the playoffs for the first time since 2021. Play Montreal.  

Montreal is on a 15-12 run since late February. That includes a shutout against Carolina (4-0) as a +180 dog, plus two wins over defending champion Florida as underdogs of +240 and +175. The Canadiens are fighting hard under head coach Martin St. Louis, going 7-1-2 down the stretch to reach the playoffs for the first time since 2021. They took the Capitals to overtime in a Game 1 thriller. Washington is on a 5-8 run, losing as chalk of -140, -310, -150, and -165. It was Washington's first playoff victory since May 7, 2022, after getting swept by the Rangers last year. The Capitals are on a 2-8 playoff run. Play Montreal.