Top 3 key Capitals to watch against Canadiens

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Tonight the Washington Capitals face the Montreal Canadiens for the first of two visits to the Bell Centre this season. The Caps have earned at least one point in 19 of their last 21 games in Montreal, posting a 17-2-2 record with an .857 point percentage. This run dates back to Nov. 28, 2009.

Last season the Capitals won two out of three games against the Canadiens by a combined score of 14-9 which included a 9-2 victory over Montreal on New Years Eve at Capital One Arena.

That 9-2 win was fueled by an Alex Ovechkin hat trick. He would love to get one tonight after going two consecutive games without a shot on goal for the first time in his career.

Here are the top 3 Caps to watch tonight:

Hardy Haman Aktell, Connor McMichael, Washington Capitals (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /

#3 Hardy Haman Aktell

After getting called up from the Hershey Bears, Hardy Haman Aktell is expected to make his NHL debut tonight. The 25 year old has recorded one goal in two games with the Bears this season. His first career AHL goal came on Oct. 15 against Cleveland.

Haman Aktell was originally from the Nashville Predators organization as he was drafted in the fourth round at 108th overall. He signed with the Capitals in April after spending the last three seasons with the Vaxjo Lakers of the SHL.

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