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Capitals vs.
Canucks
Washington hosts Vancouver Canucks at Capital One Arena. Here’s what to know before puck drop.
Tuesday, December 1, 2026
Home matchupWSHVSVAN
WSHVSVAN7:00 PM ET
Capital One Arena
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WhenTue, Dec 1 · 7:00 PM ET
WhereCapital One Arena
OpponentVancouver Canucks
Vancouver CanucksContextNHL
The game in 60 seconds
Washington hosts Vancouver Canucks at Capital One Arena. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET. Listed on MNMT. Next up: at Edmonton Oilers on December 3.
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How do the Capitals match up with Canucks at puck drop?
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Washington hosts Vancouver Canucks. Watch how each side uses the last minutes before the next scheduled game.
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Season so far
| VAN | WSH | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Against Average | 4.50 | 3.08 |
| Shots Against per Game | 31.9 | 28.0 |
| Penalty Kill Percentage | 66.7 | 79.5 |
| Power Play Goals Against | 18 | 8 |
| Short Handed Goals Against | 0 | 0 |
| Goals For per Game | 2.94 | 3.58 |
Leaders
- WSH · GoalsAlex Tuch · 10
- WSH · AssistsDylan Strome · 9
- WSH · PointsAlex Tuch · 12
- VAN · GoalsJonathan Lekkerimaki · 6
- VAN · AssistsElias Pettersson · 12
- VAN · PointsElias Pettersson · 16
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