In this article we will formulate a Capitals vs Canucks prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, October 19th at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Washington Capitals Betting Preview
The Washington Capitals are 4-1-0 this year after they defeated Minnesota by a score of 5-1 in their last game. Washington allowed the Wild to tie the game at one in the second period, but they scored the last four goals to pull away with the win. The Capitals out shot Minnesota by a total of 45-14, won 50% of the face-offs, and went 1-5 on the power play in the game. Washington got goals from Ovechkin, Protas, Strome (2), and Wilson, while Leonard and Fehervary led the team with four hits each. The Capitals started Thompson in net, who stopped 13 out of 14 shots, which was a .929 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Washington defeated the Lightning by a score of 3-2 and the Rangers by a score of 1-0. The Capitals have won four games in a row and they are currently tied for first in the Metro standings with eight points going into Saturday. Washington has scored 2.80 goals per game and they have allowed 1.60 goals against per game, while also going 12.5% on the power play and 63.6% on the penalty kill this season. Tom Wilson has led Washington with three goals and four assists, while Protas and Strome have added six points each. The projected starting goalie for the Capitals is Logan Thompson, who is 3-1-0 with a 1.76 goals against average and a .922 save percentage this year.
Vancouver Canucks Betting Preview
The Vancouver Canucks are 3-2-0 this season after they defeated Chicago by a score of 3-2 in a shootout last time out. Vancouver trailed 2-0 after the first period, but they scored twice in the second and won in the shootout. The Canucks were out shot by a total of 33-32, won 41.8% of the face-offs, and went 1-6 on the power play in the game. Vancouver got goals from DeBrusk and Sasson, while Sherwood led the team with four hits. The Canucks started Lankinen in goal, who stopped 31 out of 33 shots in the game, which was a .939 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Vancouver defeated the Stars by a score of 5-3, but did lose to the Blues by a score of 5-2 before that. The Canucks have won two games in a row and they are currently tied for second in the Pacific with six points going into Saturday. Vancouver has scored 3.00 goals per game and they have allowed 2.80 goals against per game, while also going 18.8% on the power play and 78.9% on the penalty kill this season. Quinn Hughes has led Vancouver with one goal and three assists, while Conor Garland has also added one goal and three assists. The projected starting goalie for Vancouver is Thatcher Demko, who is 2-1-0 with a 2.03 goals against average and a .929 save percentage this season.
Why the Washington Capitals will win
- The Capitals have won each of their last eight games as home favorites following a win.
- The Canucks have lost each of their last seven Sunday games.
- The Canucks have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight day games after coming off overtime.
- The Capitals have covered the puck line in each of their last six home games following a win.
- The Canucks have lost the second period in each of their last six road games when leading after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Nine of the Capitals’ last 10 home games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Canucks’ last four games against Metropolitan Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Canucks’ last 10 games as road underdogs.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Capitals’ last four day games.
Washington Capitals Player Prop Facts
- Alex Ovechkin has recorded at least one point in each of the Capitals’ last nine Sunday day home games.
- Alex Ovechkin has scored at least one goal in each of his last six appearances in day games.
- John Carlson has recorded at least one assist in each of the Capitals’ last five games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
Vancouver Canucks Player Prop Facts
- Quinn Hughes has recorded at least one assist in each of the Canucks’ last five road games against the Capitals.
- Elias Pettersson has recorded at least one point in each of his last nine Sunday day road appearances.
- Evander Kane has scored at least one goal in each of his last five appearances with his team as an underdog against the Capitals.
Capitals vs Canucks Prediction
Washington comes into this contest on a four game winning streak and they have allowed just five total goals during that span. The Capitals are 2-1-0 at home this year, while the Canucks are 2-1-0 on the road. Vancouver has won two in a row, but I can’t go against this Washington defense right now. The Capitals are dialed in and I like them to get another win here.