The Washington Capitals (33-10-5) visit the Vancouver Canucks (20-17-10) at Rogers Arena on Saturday, January 25 at 10:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Capitals have won six games in a row.
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As hockey action continues, get ready for the matchup by checking out which squad we predict will pick up the victory in Saturday's game.
Over the last 10 games, the Canucks have a record of 2-6-2. They have put up 17 goals, while their opponents have scored 32. They have gone on the power play 25 times during that span, and have capitalized with four goals (16.0% of opportunities).
Capitals vs. Canucks Predictions for Saturday
Our computer projections model for this matchup calls for a final result of Capitals 4, Canucks 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Capitals (-125)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Canucks (+1.5)
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Capitals Splits and Trends
- The Capitals have gone 5-5-10 in overtime contests to contribute to an overall record of 33-10-5.
- Washington is 10-3-3 (23 points) in its 16 games decided by one goal.
- In the five games this season the Capitals recorded just one goal, they went 1-3-1 (three points).
- Washington has scored exactly two goals in eight games this season (2-5-1 record, five points).
- The Capitals have scored three or more goals in 34 games (30-1-3, 63 points).
- In the 20 games when Washington has scored a lone power-play goal, it went 13-4-3 to register 29 points.
- When it has outshot opponents, Washington is 20-4-1 (41 points).
- The Capitals' opponents have had more shots in 21 games. The Capitals went 12-5-4 in those contests (28 points).
Canucks Splits and Trends
- The Canucks have posted a record of 4-10-14 in overtime games to contribute to an overall mark of 20-17-10.
- Vancouver has earned 25 points (8-3-9) in its 20 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Canucks scored just one goal in seven games and they finished 0-6-1 in those matchups.
- Vancouver has five points (1-4-3) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
- The Canucks have earned 44 points in their 29 games with three or more goals scored.
- Vancouver has scored a single power-play goal in 20 games this season and has recorded 26 points from those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Vancouver has posted a record of 9-4-3 (21 points).
- The Canucks' opponents have had more shots in 29 games. The Canucks went 11-12-6 in those matchups (28 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Capitals Rank | Capitals AVG | Canucks AVG | Canucks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd | 3.54 | Goals Scored | 2.81 | 23rd |
| 1st | 2.38 | Goals Allowed | 3.21 | 24th |
| 22nd | 27.3 | Shots | 25.3 | 31st |
| 11th | 27.4 | Shots Allowed | 27 | 9th |
| 10th | 22.96% | Power Play % | 21.71% | 16th |
| 2nd | 84.62% | Penalty Kill % | 79.86% | 13th |
Capitals vs. Canucks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 10:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Where: Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia
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