The Washington Capitals (26-10-4) host the Vancouver Canucks (18-12-9) as a part of Wednesday's NHL action, starting at 7:30 PM ET at Capital One Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Capitals sit in first place in the Eastern Conference. The Canucks are eighth in the Western Conference.
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Capitals vs. Canucks: Jan. 8 Viewing Options
- Date: Wednesday, January 8, 2025
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Washington D.C.
- Venue: Capital One Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Capitals' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.7 | 1st |
| Goals Allowed | 2.65 | 5th |
| Shots | 28.2 | 18th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.6 | 10th |
| Power Play % | 23.93% | 9th |
| Penalty Kill % | 83.74% | 4th |
Canucks' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.05 | 14th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.21 | 25th |
| Shots | 25.5 | 29th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.8 | 13th |
| Power Play % | 22.73% | 15th |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.34% | 14th |
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Capitals vs. Canucks Top Players
Capitals
- One of Washington's top offensive players this season is Dylan Strome, who has put up 45 points in 40 games.
- Aliaksei Protas has 18 goals and 17 assists for Washington to compile 35 total points (0.9 per game).
- With 32 points through 40 games (18 goals and 14 assists), Tom Wilson has been an important part of Washington's offensive attack this season.
- Across 20 games played, Logan Thompson has a goaltending record of 16-2-2. During those games, he's allowed 48 goals while recording 523 saves.
Canucks
- Quinn Hughes' 44 points make him a pivotal offensive option for Vancouver. He has recorded eight goals and 36 assists in 35 games.
- Jake DeBrusk has helped lead the offense for Vancouver this season with 17 goals and 12 assists.
- Jonathan Tanner Miller has earned eight goals on the season, chipping in 21 assists.
- Kevin Lankinen is 15-7-5 this season, amassing 656 saves and allowing 70 goals (2.6 goals against average) with a .904 save percentage (26th in the league).
Capitals vs. Canucks Injury Report
Capitals
Sonny Milano: Out (Upper Body),
T.J. Oshie: Out For Season (Back),
Nicklas Backstrom: Out For Season (Hip)
Canucks
Thatcher Demko: Out (Back),
Elias Pettersson: Questionable (Undisclosed),
Derek Forbort: Questionable (Undisclosed),
Dakota Joshua: Out (Leg)
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Capitals' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2/2025 | Wild | L 4-3 | Home |
| 1/4/2025 | Rangers | W 7-4 | Home |
| 1/6/2025 | Sabres | L 4-3 | Away |
| 1/8/2025 | Canucks | - | Home |
| 1/10/2025 | Canadiens | - | Home |
| 1/11/2025 | Predators | - | Away |
| 1/14/2025 | Ducks | - | Home |
Canucks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2/2025 | Kraken | W 4-3 | Away |
| 1/3/2025 | Predators | L 3-0 | Home |
| 1/6/2025 | Canadiens | L 5-4 | Away |
| 1/8/2025 | Capitals | - | Away |
| 1/10/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
| 1/11/2025 | Maple Leafs | - | Away |
| 1/14/2025 | Jets | - | Away |