Montréal Canadiens at Washington Capitals
NHL game between the Montréal Canadiens and the Washington Capitals on Jan 13, 2026. Final score: Montréal Canadiens 2, Washington Capitals 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Venue | Capital One Arena |
| Montréal Canadiens score | 2 |
| Washington Capitals score | 3 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Rasmus Sandin | D | 0 | 3 | 3 | 24:36 | 0.26 | 2.07 |
| 2nd | Ethen Frank | C | 2 | 0 | 6 | 18:06 | 0.60 | 1.80 |
| 3rd | Zachary Bolduc | R | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11:08 | 0.12 | 0.89 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Montréal Canadiens–Washington Capitals) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 08:14 | MTL | Josh Anderson | — | 5v4 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 07:40 | MTL | Brendan Gallagher | Phillip Danault, Zachary Bolduc | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 3rd 05:06 | WSH | Ethen Frank | Matt Roy, Rasmus Sandin | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 18:06 | WSH | Ethen Frank | Rasmus Sandin, Anthony Beauvillier | 6v5 | 2–2 |
| OT 04:21 | WSH | Connor McMichael | Dylan Strome, Rasmus Sandin | 3v3 | 2–3 |
Team Comparison
| Montréal Canadiens | Washington Capitals | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 25 | 42 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.66 | 5.01 |
| High-danger shots | 12 | 24 |
| Corsi % | 40.6% | 59.4% |
| Power play | 0/5 | 0/5 |
| Faceoff % | 54.2% | 45.8% |
| Hits | 21 | 18 |
| Blocks | 20 | 15 |
| Giveaways | 10 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 5 |
Montréal Canadiens Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zachary Bolduc | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11:08 | 0.12 | 0.89 |
| Josh Anderson | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12:32 | 0.16 | 0.85 |
| Phillip Danault | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16:28 | 0.10 | 0.74 |
| Brendan Gallagher | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 8:43 | 0.23 | 0.70 |
| Alexandre Carrier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:35 | 0.02 | 0.25 |
| Lane Hutson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24:58 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Noah Dobson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 28:37 | 0.15 | 0.20 |
| Alexandre Texier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:18 | 0.48 | 0.15 |
| Oliver Kapanen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:10 | 0.39 | 0.15 |
| Jayden Struble | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:44 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Sammy Blais | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:18 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Ivan Demidov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:03 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Juraj Slafkovský | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:34 | 0.14 | 0.05 |
| Joe Veleno | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:58 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Mike Matheson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 27:54 | 0.04 | -0.15 |
| Nick Suzuki | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:15 | 0.09 | -0.20 |
| Cole Caufield | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:23 | 0.55 | -0.30 |
| Arber Xhekaj | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:03 | 0.00 | -1.27 |
Washington Capitals Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rasmus Sandin | D | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 24:36 | 0.26 | 2.07 |
| Ethen Frank | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 18:06 | 0.60 | 1.80 |
| Connor McMichael | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 22:32 | 0.64 | 0.85 |
| Matt Roy | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23:53 | 0.04 | 0.79 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:31 | 0.05 | 0.74 |
| Dylan Strome | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 23:26 | 0.81 | 0.34 |
| Ryan Leonard | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:36 | 0.06 | 0.10 |
| John Carlson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 27:46 | 1.17 | 0.05 |
| Brandon Duhaime | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7:34 | 0.26 | 0.05 |
| Hendrix Lapierre | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:27 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Alex Ovechkin | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 24:45 | 1.44 | 0.05 |
| Aliaksei Protas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:20 | 0.12 | 0.05 |
| Brett Leason | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:09 | 0.14 | 0.00 |
| Sonny Milano | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:21 | 0.26 | 0.00 |
| Martin Fehérváry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:46 | 0.02 | -0.10 |
| Trevor van Riemsdyk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:20 | 0.03 | -0.15 |
| Dylan McIlrath | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:58 | 0.00 | -0.38 |
| Nic Dowd | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:31 | 0.21 | -0.85 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Montembeault | Montréal Canadiens | 39 | 42 | 92.9% | 1.46 | O |
| Logan Thompson | Washington Capitals | 23 | 25 | 92.0% | 1.34 | W |
Analysis
The Washington Capitals defeated the Montréal Canadiens 3–2 on Jan 13, 2026, a one-goal game.
Washington Capitals generated 5.01 expected goals to Montréal Canadiens's 2.66 — Washington Capitals edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Rasmus Sandin led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.07 on 3 assists, 3 shots on goal.
Samuel Montembeault stopped 39 of 42, worth 1.46 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Montréal Canadiens vs Washington Capitals game?
The Washington Capitals beat the Montréal Canadiens 3–2 on Jan 13, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Washington Capitals 3, Montréal Canadiens 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Rasmus Sandin led all skaters at 2.07, on 0G, 3A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Washington Capitals generated 5.01 expected goals and Montréal Canadiens generated 2.66, so Washington Capitals created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Montréal Canadiens put 25 shots on goal and Washington Capitals put 42. High-danger chances went 12 to 24.
How did the goaltenders play?
Samuel Montembeault stopped 39 of 42 (1.46 goals saved above expected); Logan Thompson stopped 23 of 25 (1.34 goals saved above expected).