Bodog Beat

In his first game in Washington since the start of November, Alex Ovechkin looks to help the Capitals win their fourth straight home game tonight against a Montreal Canadiens team that has had little success on the road.

According to NHL betting odds, the Caps are listed as -191 home favorites.

Washington, which went 4-2-0 while Ovechkin was out, has earned at least one point in the last 10 games the two-time reigning league MVP has played.

Goaltender Jose Theodore returned to practice Wednesday after missing Tuesday’s game due to personal matters, but his status is uncertain for this contest.

The Capitals went 3-1-0 against the Canadiens last season with Ovechkin recording two goals and two assists.

Montreal is coming off Tuesday’s 3-2 shootout win over Carolina, its second victory in five games.

Carey Price is 0-0-2 with a 3.82 GAA in two career starts against the Capitals.

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