The Washington Capitals (4-1, on a four-game winning streak) host the Vancouver Canucks (3-2) at Capital One Arena. The game on Sunday, Oct. 19 begins at 12:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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To prepare for this matchup, here is who we project to emerge victorious in Sunday’s hockey game.

Capitals vs. Canucks Predictions for Sunday

Our computer model for this contest expects a final score of Capitals 4, Canucks 2.

Moneyline Pick: Capitals (-159)
Total Pick: Under 5.5 (computer predicts 5.2 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Capitals (-1.5)

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Capitals Splits and Trends

The Capitals have a 4-1 record overall, with a 1-0-1 record in contests that have needed overtime.
Washington has won both of its games that were decided by one goal.
In the two games this season the Capitals recorded only one goal, they’ve finished 1-1-0 (two points).
The Capitals have scored three or more goals three times, and are 3-0-0 in those games.
In the two games when Washington has recorded a single power-play goal, it won both times (four points).
In the three games when it outshot its opponent, Washington is 2-1-0 (four points).
The Capitals have been outshot by opponents twice, and won both times (four points).
Canucks Splits and Trends

The Canucks have a record of 3-2 this season and are 1-0-1 in overtime contests.
This season the Canucks scored just one goal in one game and they lost that matchup.
Vancouver has two points (1-1-0) in two games this season when it has scored a pair of goals.
So far this season, the Canucks have scored three or more goals two times and won each of those games.
Vancouver has scored a lone power-play goal in one game this season and won.
Vancouver is undefeated (1-0-0, two points) when outshooting its opponent this season.
The Canucks have been outshot by opponents in four games, going 2-2-0 to record four points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Capitals vs. Canucks Game Time and TV Channel

When: Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 12:30 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Where: Capital One Arena in Washington D.C.

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