Vancouver Canucks (18-12-9) vs. Washington Capitals (26-10-4)
January 8, 2025 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Washington Capitals -170 / Vancouver Canucks 142; Over/Under: 5.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Capitals vs Canucks Prediction for this NHL game on Wednesday, January 8th at the Capital One Arena. Let’s take a look at a Washington Capitals vs Vancouver Canucks Pick.
Can Capitals Bounce Back?
The Capitals have had all kinds of success this season but they are coming off a defeat in the last game. The Capitals scored three goals but that wasn’t enough as they ended up losing in a shootout to the Buffalo Sabres. Tom Wilson had a strong game, scoring two goals, but that still wasn’t enough. Charlie Lindren was in goal and he saved 24 of the 27 shots that he faced. The Capitals are averaging 3.7 goals, while their defense is giving up 2.65 goals per game. The offense is ranked 2nd in the league while the defense is ranked 6th.
They are shooting 13.1 percent on goal which is the top in all of college basketball. Dylan Storme has scored 12 goals and added 33 assists. Charlie Lindgren is expected to start for the Capitals and he sits with a 10-8-2 record and is giving up 2.7 goals per game.
Why the Capitals Will Beat the Canucks
- The Capitals have won each of their last six night games after coming off overtime.
- The Canucks have lost six of their last seven night games at Capital One Arena.
- The Capitals have covered the puck line in each of their last six night games after coming off overtime.
- The Canucks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games after coming off overtime.
- The Capitals have won the third period in seven of their last eight games against opponents on a losing streak.
Canucks Have Lost Two Straight
The Canucks are struggling heading into this game and they have lost two games in a row. The Canucks faced off against the Montreal Canadiens and they didn’t play well enough, especially with the defense. The Canucks scored four goals, while the defense gave up five goals, and that led to the defeat. J.T. Miller had a strong game scoring two goals and adding two assists. Kevin Lankinen saved 19 of the 24 shots that he faced. The Canucks are averaging 3.05 goals while their defense is giving up 3.2 goals per game. The offense is ranked 14th in the league while the defense is ranked 24th. Quinn Hughes has scored eight goals and added 36 assists so far this season. Kevin Lankien is expected to start in goal and he sits with a 15-7-5 record and is giving up 2.63 goals per game. After this game, Vancouver will take on the Hurricanes, Maple Leafs, Jets, and Kings.
Washington Capitals vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction
The Capitals are going to be the team that bounces back in a big way. The Cnaucks defense is giving up 3.02 goals per game and that isn’t going to be good enough. The Capitals are averaging 3.7 goals per game and they are going to go well over their season total here. The Capitals are going to score at least five or six goals here, and they are going to cruise here. Back the Capitals on the puck line.
