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NHL action on Sunday includes a matchup in Washington, District of Columbia between the Washington Capitals (4-1) and Vancouver Canucks (3-2) at Capital One Arena, starting at 12:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Capitals rank third in the Eastern Conference (8 points), while the Canucks are seventh in the Western Conference (6 points).
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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
- Tom Wilson has been imperative to Washington's offense this season, racking up seven points in five games.
- Aliaksei Protas has six points (four goals, two assists) to add to the team's offensive efforts.
- Washington's scoring effort is aided by Dylan Strome's six points. He's contributed four assists.
- In four games played this season, Logan Thompson (3-1-0) has given up seven goals.
Canucks
- Conor Garland's one goal and three assists in five games for Vancouver add up to four total points on the season.
- Quinn Hughes has racked up four total points (0.8 per game) this campaign. He has one goal and three assists.
- Filip Hronek is a crucial player on offense for Vancouver with zero goals and three assists.
- Thatcher Demko has a 2-1-0 record this season, with a .929 save percentage (10th-best in the league). He has 79 saves, and has given up six goals (2.0 goals against average).
Capitals vs. Canucks Injury Report
Capitals
Dylan McIlrath: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Pierre-Luc Dubois: Day-To-Day (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 |