Washington Capitals vs Vancouver Canucks NHL Betting Prediction

NHL Capitals vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction 1/25/2025

The Washington Capitals (33-10-5) travel to face off against the Vancouver Canucks (20-17-10) on Saturday, January 25th. This game will be played at Rogers Arena in Vancouver and televised on ESPN+. The Canucks are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Capitals are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Hurricanes. Puck drop is set for 10:00 ET.

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The Washington Capitals Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Washington’s 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes brought their record to 33-10-5. The Capitals were the underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 6 goals matched the pre-game line.

After falling behind early, the Capitals scored twice in the first period to take the lead. But the Hurricanes responded with three unanswered goals, including one with just 9 seconds left in the game.

The Vancouver Canucks Are Coming Off A Win

With a 3-2 win over the Sharks, the Canucks now sit at 20-17-10 for the season. Vancouver was favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 5 goals fell short of that mark.

After trailing 1-0 in the second period, Pius Suter tied it up at 5:19. Jake DeBrusk gave the Canucks a 2-1 lead in the third, but the Sharks evened the score with just 1:17 remaining. Suter then netted the game-winner with only 26 seconds left.

Washington Offense Breakdown

Alex Ovechkin scored his 7th goal of the season on a power play, while Brandon Duhaime added his 2nd goal in the Capitals’ 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes. Washington managed 21 shots on goal and recorded 15 giveaways.

Ovechkin’s goal came at 19:16 in the first period, and Duhaime followed with a goal at 19:49. Nic Dowd picked up his 2nd assist of the season, and John Carlson now has 7 assists. Dylan Strome added his 13th assist on Ovechkin’s power-play goal.

Canucks Offense Breakdown

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Vancouver’s offense took 27 shots on goal and scored three times in their 3-2 win over the Sharks. Pius Suter led the way with two goals, bringing his season total to four. He scored at the 14:41 mark of the second period and added another with just 26 seconds left in the game. Jake DeBrusk also found the net, his first goal of the season coming at 15:38 in the third period.

The Canucks were held scoreless in the first period before Suter got them on the board in the second. They added two more goals in the third. Vancouver registered 25 giveaways and failed to convert on any power play opportunities.

Washington Team Defense

Washington’s defense struggled after taking a 2-1 lead, giving up three unanswered goals to Carolina—two in the 2nd period and an empty-netter in the 3rd. Despite this, Charlie Lindgren made 41 saves with a 93.2% save percentage. The Capitals’ defense also recorded 2 takeaways and 20 hits.

Vancouver Team Defense

Defensively, the Canucks will look to improve after giving up the first goal of the game and allowing a late equalizer at 18:43 in the 3rd period. Kevin Lankinen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, while the defense added 5 takeaways and 24 hits.

Capitals vs Canucks Trends

  • The Capitals are 4-1 puck line in their last road games and 4-1 straight-up.
  • Across the Canucks last ten home games, the team averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 3. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 3-7, while going 4-6 straight-up.
  • Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the underdog, the Canucks have a straight up record of 3-7. Their record vs the puck line in these games was 4-6.
  • In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Capitals have a strong straight up record of 4-1. In addition, their puck line record was 3-2 in these scenarios.

Capitals vs Canucks Prediction

When making a moneyline pick, my choice is the Canucks to come out with a win against the Capitals while playing at home. Considering the moneyline odds at +102, I’m placing my bet on the Canucks to win outright.

If you’re looking to get a bet down on this matchup, we foresee the Canucks winning the underdog. However, if you’re not as confident in the Canucks straight-up, we’d still recommend placing a bet on them to cover the puck line.

When considering the over/under line, which is currently at 5.5 goals, we believe that this game will go over that threshold, and we recommend wagering on the over.


All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!


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