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Canadiens longshots to upset Capitals in first round
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For the first time since 2021, the Montreal Canadiens are back in the NHL playoffs and face the Washington Capitals in the first round.
Washington won the regular-season series 2-1, splitting two games on home ice and defeating Montreal in their only game at the Bell Centre.
The Habs are +210 underdogs entering the series to advance, that number has an implied probability of 32.26 per cent.
WSH/MTL Series Winner
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| Washington Capitals | -275 |
| Montreal Canadiens | +220 |
Washington is -120 to win the first game and series, while Montreal is +380 to do the same.
Here is a look at a few other series props on FanDuel.
WSH/MTL Series Correct Score
| Series Outcome | Odds |
|---|---|
| Washington Capitals 4-0 | +600 |
| Washington Capitals 4-1 | +320 |
| Washington Capitals 4-2 | +380 |
| Washington Capitals 4-3 | +400 |
| Montreal Canadiens 4-0 | +2700 |
| Montreal Canadiens 4-1 | +1200 |
| Montreal Canadiens 4-2 | +800 |
| Montreal Canadiens 4-3 | +700 |
SERIES SPREAD
The Capitals (-1.5) are -118 to cover the series spread. Washington has not won a playoff series since winning the Stanley Cup in 2018, losing in the opening round five times.
WSH/MTL Series Alternate Spread
| Series Outcome | Odds |
|---|---|
| Washington Capitals -2.5 | +165 |
| Washington Capitals -3.5 | +600 |
| Washington Capitals +1.5 | -600 |
| Washington Capitals +2.5 | -1450 |
| Washington Capitals +3.5 | -7000 |
| Montreal Canadiens -1.5 | +380 |
| Montreal Canadiens -2.5 | +850 |
| Montreal Canadiens -3.5 | +2700 |
| Montreal Canadiens +2.5 | -240 |
| Montreal Canadiens +3.5 | -950 |
Total Games
The over/under for games in the series has been set at 5.5, with over coming in at -160 and the under at +130.