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Montreal Canadiens - Washington Capitals: NHL match betting tip
On April 26, the series between Montreal and Washington moves to Canada. The Habs could not win a single meeting on the road, but they intend to win at home and return to the fight for passage to the next round. The Capitals have not yet shown their best hockey on offense, but they have managed to hold off the leaders of their opponents' offense in duels on their home ice. Now the owners have no right to make mistakes. Will they be able to reduce the backlog? This is stated in the betting tip for the match
Command Analysis
Montreal Canadiens
CanadaCurrent form
Montreal didn't start the season very well, but in the second half of the regular season, the Canadians improved dramatically and were able to reach the top eight in the East. The wards of Martin Saint-Louis often gave out a long series of victories, so they managed to bypass key competitors in the fight for a place in the final bracket of the tournament. The Canadiens played well defensively and rarely missed in large numbers. It was thanks to this that the team from the province of Quebec won the right to play in the second part of the tournament.
The Habs started the playoffs with an embarrassing loss to Washington, coming off a 0:2. A day later, Nick Suzuki's squad could have equalized the score in this confrontation, but could not score more than one goal, although they took the lead at the beginning of the second period. So far, the leaders of the hosts don't look too convincing, but they still have a chance to prove themselves.
Disqualifications and injuries
Kirby Dakh and Corey Price will not help their team in the upcoming match.
Interesting betting trends
- According to statistics, Montreal makes 30 shots on target in the playoffs.
- On average, the Tricolours perform 28 power moves per match in this series.
Washington Capitals
USACurrent form
Washington dominated the East throughout the season and deservedly became the best team in the conference at the end of the regular season. The team led by Spencer Carbery consistently played strongly on offense and very rarely left the ice without a lot of accurate shots. Alexander Ovechkin was also very good, who became one of the best snipers of the season and broke Wayne Gretzky's record for the most goals scored in the NHL. The guests have a great team and have a good chance of winning the grand prize.
The Caps started at home with a hard-fought victory, which was achieved mainly thanks to the efforts of the team captain. Alexander Ovechkin scored two goals, including the winning goal, and scored an assist, contributing to all of his team's goals. In the second game, the Washiks were the first to miss, but they recovered very quickly and took the lead, retaining the advantage of their home ice.
Disqualifications and injuries
Niklas Backstrom, Martin Fehervari, Sonny Milano, T.J. Oshie will not play in the upcoming match due to injuries.
Interesting betting trends
- According to statistics, Washington holds 36 power moves per match.
- On average, the Capitals receive eight minutes of penalty time per game.
Trends
Bet 1st period: total less than 1.5 pucks
In four out of five matches between the clubs, the first period was inconclusive.
1.95The 3rd periodrate: The hosts will score
In the last three out of four matches, the Canadians scored goals in the third period.
1.47Tip and bets
Montreal failed to win in the U.S. capital and is now returning home in the hope of continuing the series. The Habs could have caught on to at least one away game, but they lacked the luck to realize the chances. The team from Canada plays well defensively and, with the support of their native stands, is obliged to fight the best team in the conference. Washington surprisingly played very well in defense at home, but Alexander Ovechkin's squad could not show their full attacking potential. We think that at least the hosts will not lose in the main time with the support of their home stands.
Prediction - Montreal won't lose in 1.57
Betting on an individual total
Montreal had almost no success attacking on the road, and the Canadians scored only three goals in two matches. Martin Saint-Louis's team must improve on the home court and they have everything for this. It's hard to call Washington a team with a strong defense, so the hosts should be able to score at least three goals against the Caps without any problems.
We bet on Montreal's individual total of more than 2.5 goals for 1.70
Bet on the total total
In this match, we expect the teams to make at least six accurate shots for two. Montreal has nowhere to retreat to, so the hosts will go ahead from the first seconds and try to score as much as possible. Washington knows how to play offensively and often produces extremely effective duels. We think that the meeting will be bright and will delight the stands with entertainment.
We take a total of more than 5.5 goals for 1.75
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