January 20, 2026 5:36 AM EST

NHL: Washington Capitals vs. Vancouver Canucks 1/21/2026

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The Washington Capitals are solid 57.2 percent favorites over the Vancouver Canucks. The Capitals are favored despite being projected for 27 shots on goal vs 27 shots for the Canucks. The Capitals goalie(s) have the edge in save percentage at 90% compared to the Canucks goalie(s) who have a forecasted save percentage of 88.5%. KEY PLAYER STATISTICAL DATA --- SAVES: Logan Thompson 24, Thatcher Demko 24 SHOTS: Alex Ovechkin 3.7, Quinn Hughes 2.9 GOALS: Alex Ovechkin 0.6, Brock Boeser 0.35 PTS: Dylan Strome has a 51% chance of scoring at least 1 point and Quinn Hughes has a 60% chance of 1+PTs

' We advise relying on these trends after the first 6 to 8 weeks of the season. UNITS EDGE FAVORS: Washington Capitals

Washington CapitalsRECORDVancouver CanucksRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road10-13, 43% -360Record at Home5-16, 24% -1145Washington Capitals
VS Vancouver Canucks0-1, 0% -100VS Washington Capitals1-0, 100% 116Vancouver Canucks
vs Team Under .50013-8, 62% 153vs Team .500 or Better9-18, 33% -715Washington Capitals
Record as Road Favorite4-4, 50% -99Record as Home Underdog3-10, 23% -678Washington Capitals
After 1 or More Days Off21-21, 50% -2718After 1 or More Days Off13-26, 33% -1808Vancouver Canucks

PAST 30 DAYS

Washington CapitalsRECORDVancouver CanucksRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road2-5, 29% -320Record at Home1-5, 17% -406Washington Capitals
VS Vancouver Canucks0-0 No GamesVS Washington Capitals0-0 No GamesN/A
vs Team Under .5003-5, 38% -259vs Team Under .5000-3, 0% -300Washington Capitals
Record as Road Favorite1-2, 33% -123Record as Home Underdog1-3, 25% -206Washington Capitals
After 1 or More Days Off5-8, 38% -974After 1 or More Days Off2-9, 18% -884Vancouver Canucks

OVER-UNDER TRENDS

Washington CapitalsRECORDVancouver CanucksRECORDO-U EDGE
OVER-UNDER ON ROAD14-9, 61% OverOVER-UNDER AT HOME14-14, 50% OverOVER
ROAD OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS5-2, 71% OverHOME OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS4-4, 50% OverOVER
ROAD OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON16-9, 64% OverHOME OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON13-13, 50% OverOVER
Opp Averages <2.8 G at Home5-6, 45% OVEROpp Averages >2.8 G on Road23-13, 64% OVEROVER

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SIDE VALUE - Washington Capitals Road Games: 10-13, 43% -607 Vancouver Canucks Home Games: 11-10, 52% +82 SIDE VALUE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Washington Capitals Road Games: 2-5, 29% -397 Vancouver Canucks Home Games: 2-4, 33% -156

MONEY LINE - Washington Capitals Road Games: 13-10, 57% +72 Vancouver Canucks Home Games: 12-9, 57% 68 MONEY LINE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Washington Capitals Road Games: 3-4, 43% -168 Vancouver Canucks Home Games: 2-4, 33% -252

OVER-UNDER RECORD - Washington Capitals Road Games: 12-11, 52% -8 Vancouver Canucks Home Games: 7-14, 33% -763 OVER-UNDER RECORD (PAST 30 DAYS) - Washington Capitals Road Games: 4-3, 57% + 64 Vancouver Canucks Home Games: 2-4, 33% -218

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