Washington Capitals vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction, Picks & Odds | 21 Jan 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Capitals vs Canucks

The Washington Capitals meet the Vancouver Canucks at Delta Center, with face-off scheduled for 22:00 on Wednesday, January 21.

The Capitals should get the better of the Canucks in regulation time and our prediction is to therefore side with them on the 3-Way Moneyline. There is an appealing +108 should you wish to follow suit.

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Washington Capitals have now lost three straight games. On the road in their previous game, Colorado Avalanche won 5-2 at Ball Arena. Jakob Chychrun and Ethen Frank each scored one goal.

Vancouver Canucks were beaten 4-3 at Delta Center in their last game. This loss at home to New York Islanders was their eleventh straight defeat. Drew O'Connor, Evander Kane and Max Sasson scored one goal each.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Canucks have claimed back-to-back victories over the Caps. At Delta Center they won 2-1 before winning 4-3 at Capital One Arena. There has been five wins apiece in the past 10 H2H meetings.

Starting Goalies

Logan Thompson (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	17-14-4	2.4	.914	2
23/24	25-14-3	2.7	.908	1

Kevin Lankinen (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	6-14-4	3.4	.886	0
23/24	11-6-0	2.82	.908	1

3 wins, 6 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.9 goals from 28.5 shots on goal, with a 12.5% powerplay efficiency. The Caps have been giving up 3.3 goals from 31.7 shots, averaging 4.6 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 87.0%.

John Carlson is the top points scorer with 9 points, 1 goal and 8 assists, with Alexander Ovechkin racking up 8 points, 5 goals and 3 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Logan Thompson have a 2.56 goal against average with a .912 save percentage.

The Canucks have 8 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 1.7 goals from 28.5 shots on goal, with a 20.0% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 4.3 goals from 30.4 shots, averaging 2.7 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 59.3%.

The top points scorer is Elias Pettersson with 7 points, 4 goals and 3 assists, while Filip Hronek is next best after having 6 points, 1 goal and 5 assists. Goalie Kevin Lankinen have a 3.38 GAA with a .890 SV%.

Washington Capitals vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction & Picks

Approach Washington Capitals vs Vancouver Canucks fully prepared with our expert match prediction, likely score outcome, standout player prop picks and a hand-picked bet builder.

Game Prediction

We’re eager to back Washington Capitals to win this NHL clash in regulation time and that leads us to the 60-minute line for our pick. It’s difficult to turn down the +108 that they claim the win.

Injuries are always factored in by the handicappers at Sportsgambler.com. Our hockey picks are also shaped by recent form, with up-to-date stats playing a key role before any NHL selections are locked in.

Key Capitals vs Canucks stats:

• Canucks have lost their last 11 games.
• Canucks have lost 17 of their last 20 games at home.

Caps 3-Way Moneyline Probability

The best betting sites are estimating that there is a 48.1% likelihood of this pick winning. Based on our cappers in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. This hockey bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

There’s always a chance to get bigger win odds for Washington by combining this with the number of goals that are scored. Match Winner & Total Goals is a popular betting option.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Dylan Strome Over 1.5 Shots -164

Dylan Strome (Capitals) has totaled Over 1.5 shots on goal in 8 of the past 10 games. We’re expecting history to repeat itself and for him to cover the Shots on Goal line at odds of -164.

Latest Dylan Strome Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+220

First

+1400

Assists

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-161

Shots on Goal

Over 1.5

-164

Under 1.5

+125

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Correct Score Prediction

Capitals 5 - 2 Canucks

Let’s take a chance on the +1400 available that the Capitals secure a 5-2 victory. There’s a nice potential return waiting if we’re able to predict the correct score.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Capitals

Canucks

1-0

Capitals

+5000

Canucks

+5500

2-0

Capitals

+4500

Canucks

+5500

2-1

Capitals

+1300

Canucks

+1500

3-0

Capitals

+2800

Canucks

+4000

3-1

Capitals

+1600

Canucks

+2200

3-2

Capitals

+800

Canucks

+950

4-0

Capitals

+3300

Canucks

+5500

4-1

Capitals

+1300

Canucks

+2000

4-2

Capitals

+1400

Canucks

+1900

4-3

Capitals

+950

Canucks

+1150

5-0

Capitals

+5500

Canucks

+10000

5-1

Capitals

+2000

Canucks

+3500

5-2

Capitals

+1400

Canucks

+2200

5-3

Capitals

+2000

Canucks

+2800

5-4

Capitals

+1900

Canucks

+2200

6-0

Capitals

+8000

Canucks

+14000

6-1

Capitals

+4500

Canucks

+9000

6-2

Capitals

+2500

Canucks

+4500

6-3

Capitals

+2500

Canucks

+4000

6-4

Capitals

+4500

Canucks

+5500

6-5

Capitals

+4500

Canucks

+5500

7-1

Capitals

+7500

Canucks

+15000

7-2

Capitals

+6000

Canucks

+12000

7-3

Capitals

+5000

Canucks

+8000

7-4

Capitals

+6000

Canucks

+8000

7-5

Capitals

+10000

Canucks

+12000

7-6

Capitals

+11000

Canucks

+12500

8-4

Capitals

+10000

Canucks

+14000

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Washington Capitals vs Vancouver Canucks Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Washington Capitals are -164 favorites and that means a 62% chance of winning this game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. Vancouver Canucks are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +136.

The puck line is calculated to be 1.5, while total goals comes in at 6.5. A Totals wager is always available and can often provide value selections. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 6.5 at +114.

The best NHL sportsbooks offer a wide variety of game lines and team props for every matchup, with plenty of options available both before and during the game. Be sure to explore all the lines and odds before placing your bets.

Moneyline

Capitals

-164

Canucks

+136

3-Way Moneyline

Capitals

-100

Tie

+320

Canucks

+220

Puck Line

Capitals -1.5

+148

Canucks +1.5

-185

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-141

Over 6.5

+114

Alex Ovechkin is the favorite to be First Goalscorer at +1100. If you’re interested in backing him to find the net at anytime, then the price is +165.

Player Goals

Alex Ovechkin (Capitals)

First

+165

Anytime

+1100

Dylan Strome (Capitals)

First

+220

Anytime

+1400

Aliaksei Protas (Capitals)

First

+250

Anytime

+1500

Brock Boeser (Canucks)

First

+250

Anytime

+1500

Connor McMichael (Capitals)

First

+250

Anytime

+1600

Jake DeBrusk (Canucks)

First

+250

Anytime

+1700

Ryan Leonard (Capitals)

First

+300

Anytime

+1900

Jakob Chychrun (Capitals)

First

+320

Anytime

+2000

Anthony Beauvillier (Capitals)

First

+333

Anytime

+2000

Evander Kane (Canucks)

First

+340

Anytime

+2000

Conor Garland (Canucks)

First

+340

Anytime

+2000

Ethen Frank (Capitals)

First

+350

Anytime

+2200

Justin Sourdif (Capitals)

First

+360

Anytime

+2200

Linus Karlsson (Canucks)

First

+375

Anytime

+2200

Drew O'Connor (Canucks)

First

+475

Anytime

+2800

John Carlson (Capitals)

First

+550

Anytime

+3000

Max Sasson (Canucks)

First

+600

Anytime

+3000

Liam Ohgren (Canucks)

First

+650

Anytime

+3500

Nic Dowd (Capitals)

First

+675

Anytime

+3500

Ivan Miroshnichenko (Capitals)

First

+675

Anytime

+3500

Nils Hoglander (Canucks)

First

+750

Anytime

+4000

Zeev Buium (Canucks)

First

+750

Anytime

+4500

Hendrix Lapierre (Capitals)

First

+775

Anytime

+4000

Aatu Raty (Canucks)

First

+800

Anytime

+4000

David Kampf (Canucks)

First

+825

Anytime

+4000

Brandon Duhaime (Capitals)

First

+900

Anytime

+4000

Rasmus Sandin (Capitals)

First

+900

Anytime

+4500

Filip Hronek (Canucks)

First

+900

Anytime

+4500

Matt Roy (Capitals)

First

+1000

Anytime

+5500

Tom Willander (Canucks)

First

+1300

Anytime

+5500

Player Assists

John Carlson (Capitals)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-149

Dylan Strome (Capitals)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-161

Alex Ovechkin (Capitals)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-175

Jakob Chychrun (Capitals)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-175

Filip Hronek (Canucks)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-200

Ryan Leonard (Capitals)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-222

Aliaksei Protas (Capitals)

Over 0.5

+185

Under 0.5

-250

Brock Boeser (Canucks)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-278

Connor McMichael (Capitals)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-278

Zeev Buium (Canucks)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-278

Conor Garland (Canucks)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-323

Ethen Frank (Capitals)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-323

Jake DeBrusk (Canucks)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-345

Evander Kane (Canucks)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-345

Anthony Beauvillier (Capitals)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-370

Player Shots

Alex Ovechkin (Capitals)

Over 2.5

-145

Under 2.5

+105

Brock Boeser (Canucks)

Over 2.5

+135

Under 2.5

-185

Jake DeBrusk (Canucks)

Over 2.5

+110

Under 2.5

-154

Jakob Chychrun (Capitals)

Over 2.5

-154

Under 2.5

+115

Evander Kane (Canucks)

Over 2.5

+105

Under 2.5

-145

Dylan Strome (Capitals)

Over 1.5

-164

Under 1.5

+125

Aliaksei Protas (Capitals)

Over 1.5

-175

Under 1.5

+130

Connor McMichael (Capitals)

Over 1.5

-149

Under 1.5

+110

Ryan Leonard (Capitals)

Over 1.5

-164

Under 1.5

+125

Anthony Beauvillier (Capitals)

Over 1.5

-164

Under 1.5

+125

Conor Garland (Canucks)

Over 1.5

-135

Under 1.5

-105

Ethen Frank (Capitals)

Over 1.5

-154

Under 1.5

+110

Linus Karlsson (Canucks)

Over 1.5

-105

Under 1.5

-135

John Carlson (Capitals)

Over 1.5

-149

Under 1.5

+110

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Washington Capitals Stats

Vancouver Canucks Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 0 wins and 10 defeats in the last 10 games
• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 1 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.30 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.30 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.90 goals and allowed 3.40 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.50 pts and allowed 3.80 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.10 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.30 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 1.70 goals and allowed 4.40 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.10 goals and allowed 4.20 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 28.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 11.7
• Blocks: 7.4
• Faceoff Wins : 24
• Hits: 19.4
• Giveaways: 15.1
• Takeaways: 4.3

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 27.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 9.7
• Blocks: 12.5
• Faceoff Wins : 29.4
• Hits: 16.6
• Giveaways: 13.7
• Takeaways: 4.6

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 28.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 5.7
• Blocks: 13.8
• Faceoff Wins : 19.2
• Hits: 20.4
• Giveaways: 16.9
• Takeaways: 4.6

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 30.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 7.1
• Blocks: 17.5
• Faceoff Wins : 28.1
• Hits: 25.1
• Giveaways: 16.5
• Takeaways: 4.1

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Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

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