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Montreal visits Washington after shootout win
Montreal opens a road game in Washington after beating Buffalo 4-3 in a shootout, while both teams deal with several injuries.
On Wednesday, the Montreal Canadiens visit the Washington Capitals at 7:30 p.m. ET for their first matchup of the season.
Montreal arrives in Washington following a 4-3 shootout victory over the Buffalo Sabres, seeking to build on recent momentum.
Discipline remains a focal point, as the Canadiens have committed 33 total penalties this season while the Capitals have recorded 31.
Washington holds a 2-1-0 record in home games this season, whereas Montreal enters with a 1-0-1 mark in road contests.
Both squads navigate significant roster challenges, with goaltender Samuel Montembeault and defenseman Rasmus Sandin sidelined by lower-body and knee injuries respectively.