Vancouver Canucks vs Washington Capitals – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
4:3
21/01/2026 at 22:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • NHL
  • Where to Watch on TV:
brazilBrazilDisney+
chileChileDisney+
denmarkDenmarkViaplay
finlandFinlandVeikkaus TV, Viaplay 1 Urheilu, Viaplay
icelandIcelandViaplay
italyItalyDAZN Italia
mexicoMexicoSky Sport
norwayNorwayViaplay
sloveniaSloveniaArena Sport 1
spainSpainDAZN Espana
swedenSwedenViaplay
united-kingdomUnited-kingdomDAZN
uruguayUruguayDisney+
usaUsaESPN+
venezuelaVenezuelaDisney+
worldWorldNHL.tv

Match Stats

Shots on Goal
2532
Shots off target
1420
Shooting PCT
16% (4/25)9.38% (3/32)
Blocked shots
1413
Goalkeeper Saves
2921
Saves PCT
90.63% (29/32)84% (21/25)
Penalties
55
PIM
1010
Power-play Goals
02
Shorthanded Goals
00
Power-play PCT
0% (0/5)40% (2/5)
Pen. Killing PCT
60% (3/5)100% (5/5)
Hits
1618
Faceoffs Won
2133
Faceoffs %
38.8961.11
Giveaways
1814
Takeaways
43
Empty Net Goals
00

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Period (2 - 2)
  • 07:11, Sasson M. (2 min),
  • 08:02, Pettersson M. (2 min),
  • 08:25, 0 - 1, Strome D. (G), Wilson T. (A), Carlson J. (A2)
  • 09:43, 0 - 2, Sourdif J. (G), Strome D. (A), Ovechkin A. (A2)
  • 13:32, 1 - 2, Boeser B. (G), Kampf D. (A),
  • 15:53, Karlsson L. (2 min),
  • 18:22, 2 - 2, Kane E. (G), DeBrusk J. (A),
  • 2nd Period (2 - 0)
  • 03:33, Carlson J. (2 min),
  • 04:19, McMichael C. (2 min),
  • 08:58, 3 - 2, O'Connor D. (G), Kampf D. (A), Boeser B. (A2)
  • 11:02, Kane E. (2 min),
  • 11:02, Leonard R. (2 min),
  • 11:43, 4 - 2, Hronek F. (G), DeBrusk J. (A), Willander T. (A2)
  • 15:12, Leonard R. (2 min),
  • 3rd Period (0 - 1)
  • 07:03, Hoglander N. (2 min),
  • 07:03, Roy M. (2 min),
  • 16:37, 4 - 3, Strome D. (G), Sourdif J. (A), Chychrun J. (A2)

Highlights

Chances of winning


Vancouver Canucks
28.3%
Draw
22.3%
Washington Capitals
49.3%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
34.5% 23.4% 42.2%

Our Initial ML Estimation

34.8% 23.6% 41.8%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Vancouver Canucks has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-6.2%)
  • Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, indicating that Vancouver Canucks's form might have worsened.
  • Washington Capitals has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+7.1%)
  • Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting Washington Capitals's recent form is better than expected.
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Vancouver Canucks than the current prediction. (+6.5%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests a strong performance forecast for Vancouver Canucks, possibly due to key factors that the model accounted for.
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Washington Capitals than the current prediction. (-7.5%)
  • Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests a potential downturn for Washington Capitals, possibly due to injuries or other negative factors.
  • Vancouver Canucks - Washington Capitals Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    3.35
    (2.74)
    4.27
    (4.04)
    1.94
    (2.24)
    4.8%
    (5.9%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 6.00
    What is the prediction for Vancouver Canucks - Washington Capitals?
  • Users Predictions: 15 users predict this event. Vancouver will win (votes: 3 - 20%). Washington will win (votes: 10 - 66.7%). It will Tie (votes: 2 - 13.3%).
    Confidence interval (95%) for Washington: 42.8%90.6%.
  • Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): 6 Selected Experts predict this event. Vancouver (votes: 2 - 33.3%). Washington (votes: 4 - 66.7%).
  • Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by Selected Experts:
    • O/U 4.5, OT - over (votes: 1 - 100%) .
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 3:4.
  • Preview Facts
    • An outsider and a mid-table team will play in this game (ranked 16 and 11).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Vancouver won 3.
    • Vancouver is on a losing streak (last 5 games: 0 wins).
    • Washington is currently in poor form (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
    • Washington is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.
    • There will not play in Vancouver: Blueger T. (Lower-Body Injury) Chytil F. (Concussion) Demko T. (Lower-Body Injury) Forbort D. (Injury) Rossi M. (Lower-Body Injury)
    • There will not play in Washington: Dubois P. (Abdominal strain)
    • There are questionable in Washington: Wilson T. (Lower-Body Injury)
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Vancouver won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 13 matches, and goals 50:65. (average 2.5:3.3).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Vancouver won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 24:33. (average 2.7:3.7).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Vancouver Canucks - Washington Capitals were as follows:
    19.10.2025 Washington Capitals - Vancouver Canucks 3:4
    25.01.2025 Vancouver Canucks - Washington Capitals 2:1
    08.01.2025 Washington Capitals - Vancouver Canucks 2:1
    16.03.2024 Vancouver Canucks - Washington Capitals 1:2
    11.02.2024 Washington Capitals - Vancouver Canucks 2:3
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