Montreal Canadiens vs. Washington Capitals - NHL Game Preview - January 13, 2026 - CBS Sports

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Wed Jan 14

12:00AM

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Capital One ArenaWashington, DC

Canadiens	3.14 GF AVG	3.24 GA AVG	25.80 Power Play
Capitals	3.13 GF AVG	2.53 GA AVG	14.70 Power Play

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Phillip Danault (C)	Illness	12-22-2025Day-to-Day
Patrik Laine (RW)	Abdomen	02-27-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 28
Sam Montembeault (G)	Not Injury Related	12-27-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 28
Jake Evans (C)	Lower Body	12-27-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 28
Kirby Dach (C)	Foot	01-03-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 4
Kaiden Guhle (D)	Groin	01-07-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 8
Alex Newhook (C)	Ankle	03-16-2026Expected to be out until at least Mar 17

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Pierre-Luc Dubois (LW)	Abdomen	03-08-2026Expected to be out until at least Mar 9
Ryan Leonard (RW)	Shoulder	12-26-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 27

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