Vancouver Canucks chase fourth straight win over Washington Capitals
Washington Capitals meet Vancouver Canucks at Capital One Arena, Wednesday 11:00am (NHL). Vancouver Canucks have won the last three against Washington Capitals.
The big picture
Washington Capitals come in 16th on the ladder; Vancouver Canucks are 32nd. Washington Capitals have the higher position to protect.
Washington Capitals are 8–6 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 3.5 goals for and 3.4 against.
Vancouver Canucks are 3–15 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 2.9 goals for and 4.6 against.
Form
Washington Capitals have won three of their last five and most recently lost to Dallas Stars 5–6.
Vancouver Canucks have won one of their last five and most recently lost to Winnipeg Jets 2–6.
Vancouver Canucks have lost their last four.
Head to head
These sides have met 35 times on our records since 1999: Washington Capitals 16, Vancouver Canucks 19.
Last time out (2025-26), Vancouver Canucks won 4–3 at Rogers Arena.
Vancouver Canucks have won the last three against Washington Capitals.
Biggest margin between these two: Vancouver Canucks by 6 goals in 2002-03 (6–0).
Players to watch
For Washington Capitals, watch Alex Tuch (0.7 goals a game, 2 assists in 2026-27) and Boone Jenner (6 goals, 1 assist in 2026-27).
For Vancouver Canucks, watch Brock Boeser (6 goals, 9 assists in 2026-27) and Jonathan Lekkerimaki (6 goals, 8 assists in 2026-27).
At Capital One Arena
Washington Capitals have won 16 of their last 23 at Capital One Arena.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Washington Capitals go in as clear favourites.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
