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Canadiens Get Another Shot At An Elite Metropolitan Team

The Montreal Canadiens will try and secure their first win of the season against the Washington Capitals tonight. The Habs opened the season on Wednesday night against the Toronto Maple Leafs and looked good for the first period, but then the wheels fell off allowing six unanswered goals, losing 6-3. The Capitals also lost their season opener, but they looked good in a losing effort against the Boston Bruins, losing 5-2. The Capitals and the Bruins are both considered to be in the top tier of Metropolitan division contenders, while the Canadiens are expected to linger near the bottom of the standings. Will the Habs give another good effort and try to pull of an upset of the Capitals, or will the Capitals roll into Montreal and pick up their first win of the season?

Canadiens Have More Holes Than Swiss Cheese On Defense

The Montreal Canadiens are an offensive juggernaut, but they have more holes on defense than Swiss cheese. They allowed six goals to a Maple Leafs team that didn't even have Auston Matthews or Mitch Marner in the lineup. The Capitals have a much more dangerous offense than the Maple Leafs, so the Habs are going to have their hands full trying to keep the puck out of their net.

Capitals Are A Top Stanley Cup Contender This Season

The Capitals are a top Stanley Cup contender this season. They have a lot of talent, and they are well-coached. They also have a lot of experience, which is important in the playoffs. The Capitals are going to be a tough team to beat all season long, and the Canadiens are going to have a tough time beating them tonight.

Canadiens To Keep It Close?

Even though the Canadiens are a bottom feeder in the NHL, they will keep this game close. The Habs have a lot of young talent, and they are going to give the Capitals a run for their money. The Capitals are going to win the game, but the Canadiens are going to make them work for it.