Thursday Caps Clips: Capitals vs. Canadiens Game Day
Capitals Look for Redemption Against Canadiens
The Washington Capitals will look to rebound from a tough loss to the Boston Bruins when they host the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night. The Capitals are 2-2-1 in their last five games, while the Canadiens are 3-1-1.The Canadiens are a young team that is playing with a lot of confidence. They have a lot of speed and skill, and they are always dangerous on the attack. The Capitals will need to be at their best to beat them.
The Capitals will be without Alex Ovechkin, who is serving a one-game suspension for his hit on Bruins forward Brad Marchand. Ovechkin is the Capitals' leading scorer with 24 goals, so his absence will be a big loss.
Canadiens Look to Continue Momentum
The Canadiens are coming off a 4-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday night. It was their third straight win, and they are now 3-1-1 in their last five games.The Canadiens are led by Nick Suzuki, who has 17 goals and 29 assists in 37 games this season. Suzuki is a rising star, and he is one of the most dangerous players in the NHL.
The Canadiens also have a strong defense, led by Shea Weber and Jeff Petry. Weber is a physical presence, and he is one of the best defensemen in the league. Petry is a puck-mover, and he can quarterback the Canadiens' power play.
Keys to the Game
The key to the game for the Capitals will be to contain Suzuki. He is the Canadiens' most dangerous player, and he can create scoring chances out of nothing. The Capitals will need to make sure that they are aware of his location at all times.The Canadiens will need to be disciplined in order to win. They have taken too many penalties this season, and that has cost them some games. They will need to be careful not to give the Capitals any power-play opportunities.
The game is expected to be a close one. Both teams are playing well, and they are both capable of winning. The Capitals will have the home-ice advantage, but the Canadiens are a young team that is playing with a lot of confidence.
