Washington Capitals (10-8-2, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Montreal Canadiens (10-6-3, in the Atlantic Division)

Montreal, Quebec; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The Montreal Canadiens aim to stop a four-game skid when they take on the Washington Capitals.

Montreal has a 5-4-1 record in home games and a 10-6-3 record overall. The Canadiens serve 10.8 penalty minutes per game to rank 10th in league play.

Washington has a 10-8-2 record overall and a 4-4-1 record on the road. The Capitals have gone 5-1-0 in games they score one or more power-play goals.

Thursday’s game is the first time these teams square off this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Cole Caufield has 13 goals and seven assists for the Canadiens. Kirby Dach has four goals and one assist over the past 10 games.

Tom Wilson has

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