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NHL Predictions: April 30 Montreal Canadiens vs Washington Capitals

Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day our writers here at Last Word on Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / April 30

Habs Scouting Market for RD?

The Montreal Canadiens have already outperformed expectations this season. Not only are they “in the mix”—they’re trading blows with the Washington Capitals in Round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

NHL News / Dose.ca / April 30

Josh Anderson and Tom Wilson: a rivalry that goes back to junior high school

The series between the Canadiens and the Capitals has left plenty of room for physical play. Shoulder thrusts, sometimes dubious, and scuffles after the whistle have been commonplace since the start of the post-season showdown between the two teams.

Jonathan Toews News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

Michael Pezzetta News / Dose.ca / April 29

Michael Pezzetta must not be an option for tomorrow’s game

The Canadiens, currently trailing 3-1 in their series against the Capitals, are facing elimination and looking for a spark to regain momentum. One of the areas in which the CH is being outplayed by Washington is toughness.

NHL News / Dose.ca / April 29

Four 1st round picks and Michael Hage for Sidney Crosby: Martin Biron would do it

Speculation surrounding Sidney Crosby and the Montreal Canadiens took on more imposing, but equally speculative, proportions when the Pittsburgh Penguins fired head coach Mike Sullivan last week.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 29

Draft 2025: The CH really risks having the 16th pick because of the Flames’ choice

The Canadiens will have two picks in the first round of the upcoming draft. The Flames’ (or the Panthers’, I’ll come back to that) and their own. And with the lottery less than a week away next Monday… we have to start thinking about the draft.

Martin St. Louis News / House of Hockey / April 29

Martin St. Louis Loses it at Canadiens Practice Ahead of Possible Elimination in Game 5

The Montreal Canadiens are on the verge of elimination, and after some tough losses, the team are hearing it from Martin St. Louis at practice. After a

Patrik Laine News / The Hockey Writers / April 29

What Is Patrik Laine’s Future With the Canadiens?

When the Montreal Canadiens acquired Patrik Laine, there was hope that the talented Finnish winger could rediscover his scoring touch and add a new weapon to Montreal’s offence.

Alexandre Carrier News / Dose.ca / April 29

Second concussion this season? Alexandre Carrier must be careful

The Canadiens are on the brink of elimination at the moment. They need to win their next three games, including two on the road, to survive and advance to the second round of the playoffs.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / April 29

The Last Time the Canadiens Were Down 3-1 in a Series…

Reading the headline, your mind probably went straight to the time the Montreal Canadiens came back against all odds from 3-1 down to defeat the rival Toronto Maple Leafs in the first round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs… en route to an even unlikelier Stanley Cup Final appearance.

Samuel Montembeault News / Athlon Sports / April 29

Canadiens Coach Addresses Sam Montembeault Injury Before Game 5 vs. Capitals

The Montreal Canadiens are still in the dark regarding the status of goaltender Samuel Montembeault and defenseman Alexandre Carrier ahead of Game 5 against the Washington Capitals.

NHL News / Dose.ca / April 29

Checking Alexandre Carrier: Tom Wilson yelled to warn him

Last night, Tom Wilson was Tom Wilson against the Canadiens. The forward, who can hit like a train, served up a major-league check to Alexandre Carrier… and that got him out of the game.

Lane Hutson News / Dose.ca / April 28

Top speed: Lane Hutson ranked 3rd in the NHL this season

Lane Hutson surprised many in his rookie season for a variety of reasons. Firstly, of course, his grand total of 66 points is quite surprising, even if we knew of his offensive talent.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 28

4 in 9 on the PP: Ivan Demidov on the 1st unit gives results

The Canadiens lost 5-2 last night. And it should be noted that both of the CH’s goals were scored on the powerplay. It should also be noted that since Patrik Laine’s absence, the Habs have had nine powerplay opportunities.

Patrik Laine News / Dose.ca / April 28

Demidov is getting Laine out of Montreal

Ivan Demidov is starting to find his feet in the NHL. He wasn’t used much in the first two duels of the series against the Washington Capitals, but since Patrik Laine’s absence, the forward has been playing some good field hockey.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 28

Canadiens, Capitals fined for unsportsmanlike conduct in warmups before Game 4

The Montreal Canadiens and Washington Capitals keep racking up the fines in their first-round Stanley Cup Playoff series. On Monday, the NHL announced that each team had been fined $25,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct during warm-ups ahead of their Game 4 Stanley Cup Playoff matchup, the second game in the series to result in financial penalties.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / April 28

3 Positive Takeaways for the Canadiens Despite Being Down 3-1

The Montreal Canadiens find themselves in a tough spot, trailing 3-1 in their first-round series against the Washington Capitals. To make matters worse, they lost their starting goaltender Samuel Montembeault to injury during Game 3, further complicating their uphill battle.

Martin St. Louis News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 28

Canadiens’ Martin St. Louis blasts officiating after Game 4 loss to Capitals

The Montreal Canadiens are facing early elimination from the 2025 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs, as they are just a loss away from packing their bags for the offseason.

Jakub Dobes News / House of Hockey / April 28

Canadiens Goalie Jakub Dobes Likely to Get Fined After Calling For Two NHL Referees to Be Replaced

Canadiens rookie netminder Jakub Dobes could be in trouble with the league today after he made some risky comments after the game four loss to the Capitals.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 28

Capitals take commanding series lead vs. Canadiens

Capitals flex their muscles, take commanding series lead vs. Canadiens

With a 5-2 win on Sunday, the Washington Capitals made anyone who thought Montreal could make a series out of their first-round matchup think again.

Watch: Tom Wilson, Josh Anderson fight on Capitals bench

Josh Anderson, Tom Wilson fined for unsportsmanlike conduct

Stanley Cup playoff takeaways: Connor Hellebuyck narrative not going away

What cities should get NHL expansion teams?

The 'Most 30-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

Montreal Canadiens News / Blade of Steel / April 27

Canadiens Fans Furious at Referees After Alex Ovechkin Makes Dirty Hit on Jake Evans

Fans of the Montreal Canadiens are furious tonight after Alex Ovechkin got away with a dirty hit on Jake Evans with just a minor penalty. The Montreal Canadiens are fighting for their lives tonight as they host the Washington Capitals in goal.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / April 27

Canadiens call up Cayden Primeau ahead of Game 4 with Samuel Montembeault a game-time decision

Some drama leading up to a pivotal Stanley Cup Playoff game. On Sunday, the Montreal Canadiens called up goaltender Cayden Primeau from their American Hockey League affiliate, the Laval Rocket.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 26

Watch: Tom Wilson, Josh Anderson fight on Capitals bench

The Stanley Cup playoffs can get heated when two teams have to keep playing each other game after game. Tensions get high, anger starts to build and sometimes emotions just erupt.

Capitals' Logan Thompson continues to foil Canadiens

All six teams have something to prove in Friday's Stanley Cup playoff action

Knee-jerk reactions to first week of NHL's Stanley Cup Playoffs

What cities should get NHL expansion teams?

The '30-goal scorers in the 2024-25 NHL season' quiz

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / April 25

Canadiens’ Samuel Montembeault leaves Game 3, replaced by Jakub Dobes

Uh oh. With the second period ticking down in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup playoffs, Montreal Canadiens goaltender Samuel Montembeault was forced to leave the game with an apparent injury.