Vancouver Canucks chase fourth straight win over Washington Capitals
Vancouver Canucks meet Washington Capitals at Rogers Arena, Tuesday 1:00pm (NHL). Vancouver Canucks have won the last three against Washington Capitals.
The big picture
Vancouver Canucks come in 32nd on the ladder; Washington Capitals are 16th. Washington Capitals are the side higher up the table.
Vancouver Canucks are 3–15 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 2.9 goals for and 4.6 against.
Washington Capitals are 8–6 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 3.5 goals for and 3.4 against.
Form
Vancouver Canucks have won one of their last five and most recently lost to Winnipeg Jets 2–6.
Washington Capitals have won three of their last five and most recently lost to Dallas Stars 5–6.
Vancouver Canucks have lost their last four.
Head to head
These sides have met 35 times on our records since 1999: Vancouver Canucks 19, Washington Capitals 16.
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 Vancouver Canucks, watch Brock Boeser (6 goals, 9 assists in 2026-27) and Jonathan Lekkerimaki (6 goals, 8 assists in 2026-27).
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).
At Rogers Arena
Vancouver Canucks have won 4 of their last 20 at Rogers Arena.
The deeper numbers
Vancouver Canucks have lost their last 6 at Rogers Arena and haven't won there since 2026-27 (against Calgary Flames).
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Washington Capitals have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
