Capitals and Canadiens Clash in the Capital: A Duel at the Capital One Arena

As the Washington Capitals prepare to host the Montreal Canadiens at the Capital One Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their recent trend of success. The Capitals have shown a mixed bag of results in their past few games, but there's a sense of optimism as they return to home ice.

In their last game against Tampa Bay Lightning, despite a valiant effort that took them into a shootout, the Capitals fell short by just one point. They managed to secure 34 shots on goal but only converted one into a score during regulation time. Their faceoff win percentage was notably low at 37 percent, which is an area they will need to improve upon.

However, looking back at another recent game against Columbus Blue Jackets on enemy territory, we saw an impressive performance from Washington with three points secured in overtime. The powerplay unit excelled with two goals from ten shots and an outstanding faceoff win percentage of 80 percent during powerplays.

Against New York Islanders back on home ice, it was again an overtime situation where the Capitals emerged victorious with three points. They maintained a balanced faceoff win percentage of 50 percent and capitalized on powerplay opportunities by scoring once out of eight attempts.

The upcoming game promises excitement as both teams vie for dominance. The venue could play a significant role; playing at home has been favorable for Washington recently with strong attendance numbers boosting morale and energy levels.

Fans should look out for how well the Capitals can control faceoffs and capitalize on powerplay chances – these could be crucial factors that determine whether they can maintain their momentum or not against Montreal Canadiens.

The match is scheduled for February 7th at midnight (UTC) in Washington's own backyard – Capital One Arena. Fans won't want to miss this encounter which can be watched live on MNMT channel 642 or streamed via ESPN+ online platform.