Games / NHL / Dec 1, 2026

Vancouver Canucks vs Washington Capitals: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Vancouver Canucks (3-16-1) visit the Washington Capitals (10-6-0) on Tuesday, December 1, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET, at Capital One Arena, Washington, DC. TV: MNMT. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Washington Capitals vs Vancouver Canucks.

NHLTuesday, December 1, 2026

Vancouver Canucks3-16-1

7:00 PM ETDec 1, 2026

Washington Capitals10-6-0

DateDec 1, 2026

Time7:00 PM ET

VenueCapital One Arena, Washington, DC

TVMNMT

Team comparison

Vancouver CanucksWashington Capitals

Goals per game

2.8

3.5

Goals allowed per game

4.5

3.3

3-16-1Record10-6-0

8th in Pacific DivisionStanding4th in Metropolitan Division

2-9Road record / home record7-4

LLLLLLast 5WWLLW

L6StreakW2

Team stats

Vancouver CanucksWashington Capitals

Goals Against Average

4.50

3.40

Shots Against per Game

30.5

27.7

Penalty Kill Percentage

63.1

76.5

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

2.80

3.53

Shots per Game

21.8

27.8

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

20.6

20.0

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

204

162

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Vancouver Canucks

Filip Chytil C · Shoulder - Not Specified

Injured Reserve

Mackenzie MacEachern LW · Undisclosed

Injured Reserve

Thatcher Demko G · Hip - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Tom Willander D · Lower Body

Day-To-Day

Washington Capitals

Rasmus Sandin D · Knee - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Vincent Desharnais D · Abdomen - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Patrick Thomas C · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Recent form

Vancouver CanucksLLLLL

Nov 9, 2026 · vs Philadelphia FlyersL 1-3

Nov 7, 2026 · at Edmonton OilersL 2-4

Nov 5, 2026 · at Winnipeg JetsL 2-6

Nov 3, 2026 · vs Anaheim DucksL 4-5

Oct 31, 2026 · vs Toronto Maple LeafsL 2-4

Washington CapitalsWWLLW

Nov 10, 2026 · at Ottawa SenatorsW 3-2

Nov 7, 2026 · vs Florida PanthersW 4-3

Nov 3, 2026 · vs Dallas StarsL 5-6

Nov 1, 2026 · vs Minnesota WildL 1-5

Oct 29, 2026 · at Nashville PredatorsW 4-3

Season series

Series starts 12/1

Dec 7, 2026WSH 0, VAN 0

Dec 1, 2026VAN 0, WSH 0

Team pages

Vancouver Canucks
Schedule, roster and stats

Washington Capitals
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Vancouver Canucks vs Washington Capitals?

The game is on Tuesday, December 1, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET at Capital One Arena, Washington, DC.

How can I watch Vancouver Canucks vs Washington Capitals?

TV: MNMT.

What are the records of the Vancouver Canucks and Washington Capitals?

Vancouver Canucks: 3-16-1. Washington Capitals: 10-6-0.

Who is injured for Vancouver Canucks vs Washington Capitals?

Listed out or doubtful: Vancouver Canucks: Filip Chytil, Mackenzie MacEachern, Thatcher Demko. Washington Capitals: Rasmus Sandin, Vincent Desharnais, Patrick Thomas. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Vancouver Canucks vs Washington Capitals played?

Capital One Arena, Washington, DC.

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