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The Washington Capitals (4-1) host the Vancouver Canucks (3-2) as a part of Sunday's NHL schedule, starting at 12:30 p.m. ET at Capital One Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Capitals sit in third place in the Eastern Conference. The Canucks are seventh in the Western Conference.
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Capitals vs. Canucks: Oct. 19 Viewing Options
- Date: Sunday, October 19, 2025
- Time: 12:30 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Washington D.C.
- Venue: Capital One Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Capitals' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.8 | 19th |
| Goals Allowed | 1.6 | 2nd |
| Shots | 31.8 | 3rd |
| Shots Allowed | 25 | 6th |
| Power Play % | 12.5% | 26th |
| Penalty Kill % | 63.64% | 30th |
Canucks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3 | 16th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.8 | 12th |
| Shots | 25.6 | 25th |
| Shots Allowed | 30.8 | 28th |
| Power Play % | 18.75% | 17th |
| Penalty Kill % | 78.95% | 17th |
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Capitals vs. Canucks Top Players
Capitals
- With three goals and four assists this season, Tom Wilson is one of Washington's leading contributors (seven points).
- Aliaksei Protas has six points (four goals, two assists) to add to the team's offensive efforts.
- Through five games, Dylan Strome has proven himself as another option for Washington. He has six points (two goals and four assists).
- As Washington's top goalie, Logan Thompson has recorded 3 wins and 1 loss this season while allowing seven goals with 82 saves.
Canucks
- Conor Garland has scored one goal (0.2 per game) and collected three assists (0.6 per game), contributing to the Vancouver offense with four total points (0.8 per game).
- Quinn Hughes has collected four points this season, with one goal and three assists.
- Filip Hronek has three points so far, including zero goals and three assists.
- Thatcher Demko is 2-1-0 in three games this season, conceding 6 goals (2.0 goals against average) with 79 saves and a .929 save percentage (10th-best in the league).
Capitals vs. Canucks Injury Report
Capitals
Dylan McIlrath: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Pierre-Luc Dubois: Out (Lower Body)
Canucks
Nils Hoglander: Out (Ankle),
Derek Forbort: Out (Undisclosed),
Guillaume Brisebois: Out (Lower Body),
Jett Woo: Out (Upper Body)
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Capitals' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12/2025 | Rangers | W 1-0 | Away |
| 10/14/2025 | Lightning | W 3-2 | Home |
| 10/17/2025 | Wild | W 5-1 | Home |
| 10/19/2025 | Canucks | - | Home |
| 10/21/2025 | Kraken | - | Home |
| 10/24/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 10/25/2025 | Senators | - | Home |
Canucks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/13/2025 | Blues | L 5-2 | Home |
| 10/16/2025 | Stars | W 5-3 | Away |
| 10/17/2025 | Blackhawks | W 3-2 | Away |
| 10/19/2025 | Capitals | - | Away |
| 10/21/2025 | Penguins | - | Away |
| 10/23/2025 | Predators | - | Away |
| 10/25/2025 | Canadiens | - | Home |