The two teams met twice during the regular season, with Vancouver winning both by a single goal:
Kevin Lankinen has performed well in this matchup, holding a 2–0–1 career record with a .940 save percentage against Washington. Team Context (2025–26 Season) Vancouver Canucks Washington Capitals Final Record 25–49–8 42–30–9 Captain Quinn Hughes (until Dec. 12) Alexander Ovechkin Home Arena Rogers Arena Capital One Arena Division Pacific (8th) Metropolitan (9th Eastern) Game Notes: Canucks vs. Capitals - Vancouver - NHL.com NHL Vancouver Canucks vs Washington Capitals
Vancouver is 5–3–2 in their last 10 meetings against Washington. The two teams met twice during the regular
The won both regular-season matchups against the Washington Capitals in the 2025–26 season. Vancouver swept the series with a pair of 4–3 victories. Wed, Jan 21 Canucks won! 2025–26 Series Recap Capitals - Vancouver - NHL
Vancouver secured another 4–3 win at Rogers Arena in Vancouver. Matchup History & Key Stats