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The Washington Capitals (4-1) host the Vancouver Canucks (3-2) at Capital One Arena on Sunday, Oct. 19 at 12:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Capitals have won four straight games.
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Get ready for this matchup by checking out our pick for who will win the game in Sunday's hockey action.
Capitals vs. Canucks Predictions for Sunday
Our computer model for this game calls for a final score of Capitals 3, Canucks 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Capitals (-161)
- Total Pick: Under 5.5 (computer predicts 5.2 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Capitals (-1.5)
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Capitals Splits and Trends
- The Capitals have finished 1-0-1 in overtime matchups to contribute to an overall record of 4-1.
- Washington has won both of its games that were decided by one goal.
- In the two games this season the Capitals scored only one goal, they've finished 1-1-0 (two points).
- The Capitals have scored three or more goals three times, and are 3-0-0 in those games.
- In the two games when Washington has recorded a lone power-play goal, it won both times (four points).
- In games when it has outshot opponents, Washington is 2-1-0 (four points).
- The Capitals have been outshot by opponents twice, and won both times (four points).
Canucks Splits and Trends
- The Canucks have earned a record of 1-0-1 in overtime contests as part of an overall mark of 3-2.
- This season the Canucks scored just one goal in one game and they lost that matchup.
- Vancouver has two points (1-1-0) in two games this season when it has scored exactly two goals.
- So far this season, the Canucks have scored three or more goals two times and won each of those games.
- Vancouver has scored a single power-play goal in one game this season and won.
- Vancouver is undefeated (1-0-0, two points) when outshooting its opponent this season.
- The Canucks have been outshot by opponents in four games, going 2-2-0 to register four points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Capitals Rank | Capitals AVG | Canucks AVG | Canucks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19th | 2.8 | Goals Scored | 3 | 16th |
| 2nd | 1.6 | Goals Allowed | 2.8 | 12th |
| 3rd | 31.8 | Shots | 25.6 | 25th |
| 6th | 25 | Shots Allowed | 30.8 | 28th |
| 26th | 12.5% | Power Play % | 18.75% | 17th |
| 30th | 63.64% | Penalty Kill % | 78.95% | 17th |
Capitals vs. Canucks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 12:30 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Where: Capital One Arena in Washington D.C.
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