The NHL slate on Wednesday features a showdown between the Washington Capitals (24-20-6) and the Vancouver Canucks (16-28-5), starting at 10 p.m. ET at Rogers Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Capitals sit in 11th place in the Eastern Conference with 54 points and the Canucks rank 16th in the Western Conference with 37 points.
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Capitals vs. Canucks: Jan. 21 Viewing Options
- Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
- Time: 10 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
- Venue: Rogers Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Capitals' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.18 | 14th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.86 | 8th |
| Shots | 29 | 8th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.4 | 20th |
| Power Play % | 15.97% | 27th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.64% | 22nd |
Canucks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.55 | 30th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.65 | 32nd |
| Shots | 26.8 | 23rd |
| Shots Allowed | 29.8 | 29th |
| Power Play % | 19.62% | 19th |
| Penalty Kill % | 72.08% | 31st |
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Capitals vs. Canucks Top Players
Capitals
- Tom Wilson has been important to Washington's offense this season, putting up 42 points in 41 games.
- Having scored 20 goals and adding 22 assists, Alexander Ovechkin is an important piece of the offense for Washington through 50 games.
- Through 46 games, John Carlson has proven himself as a contributor for Washington. He has 38 points (nine goals and 29 assists).
- As Washington's top goalie, Logan Thompson has recorded 17 wins and 14 losses this season while giving up 82 goals with 875 saves.
Canucks
- Elias Pettersson's 13 goals and 16 assists in 41 games for Vancouver add up to 29 total points on the season.
- Filip Hronek has amassed 28 points this season, with three goals and 25 assists.
- Linus Karlsson has 22 points so far, including 10 goals and 12 assists.
- Kevin Lankinen has an .886 save percentage (53rd in the league), with 635 total saves, giving up 82 goals (3.4 goals against average). He has put up a 6-14-4 record this season.
Capitals vs. Canucks Injury Report
Capitals
Tom Wilson: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Pierre-Luc Dubois: Out (Abdomen)
Canucks
Derek Forbort: Out (Undisclosed),
Filip Chytil: Out (Upper Body),
Thatcher Demko: Out (Lower Body),
Marco Rossi: Out (Lower Body),
Guillaume Brisebois: Out (Lower Body)
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Capitals' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/15/2026 | Sharks | L 3-2 | Home |
| 1/17/2026 | Panthers | L 5-2 | Home |
| 1/19/2026 | Avalanche | L 5-2 | Away |
| 1/21/2026 | Canucks | - | Away |
| 1/23/2026 | Flames | - | Away |
| 1/24/2026 | Oilers | - | Away |
| 1/27/2026 | Kraken | - | Away |
Canucks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/15/2026 | Blue Jackets | L 4-1 | Away |
| 1/17/2026 | Oilers | L 6-0 | Home |
| 1/19/2026 | Islanders | L 4-3 | Home |
| 1/21/2026 | Capitals | - | Home |
| 1/23/2026 | Devils | - | Home |
| 1/25/2026 | Penguins | - | Home |
| 1/27/2026 | Sharks | - | Home |