The Washington Capitals (4-1) square off against the Vancouver Canucks (3-2) in NHL action on Sunday, starting at 12:30 p.m. ET at Capital One Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Capitals are second in the Eastern Conference and the Canucks are seventh in the Western Conference.
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Capitals vs. Canucks: Oct. 19 Viewing Options
- Date: Sunday, October 19, 2025
- Time: 12:30 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Washington D.C.
- Venue: Capital One Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Capitals' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.8 | 20th |
| Goals Allowed | 1.6 | 2nd |
| Shots | 31.8 | 5th |
| Shots Allowed | 25 | 6th |
| Power Play % | 12.5% | 26th |
| Penalty Kill % | 63.64% | 30th |
Canucks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3 | 14th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.8 | 11th |
| Shots | 25.6 | 23rd |
| Shots Allowed | 30.8 | 26th |
| Power Play % | 18.75% | 18th |
| Penalty Kill % | 78.95% | 17th |
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Capitals vs. Canucks Top Players
Capitals
- With three goals and four assists this season, Tom Wilson is one of Washington's leading contributors (seven points).
- With four goals and two assists, Aliaksei Protas is one of the most important offensive options for Washington with his six points (1.2 per game).
- With six points through five games (two goals and four assists), Dylan Strome has been an important part of Washington's offensive attack this season.
- In four games played this season, Logan Thompson (3-1-0) has given up seven goals.
Canucks
- Conor Garland has collected one goal and three assists in five games for Vancouver, good for four points.
- Quinn Hughes is a key piece of the offense for Vancouver with four total points this season. He has scored one goal and added three assists in five games.
- Filip Chytil's three goals and zero assists add up to three points this season.
- Thatcher Demko is 2-1-0 on the season, allowing six goals (2.0 goals against average) and collecting 79 saves with a .929 save percentage (16th in the league).
Capitals vs. Canucks Injury Report
Capitals
Dylan McIlrath: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Pierre-Luc Dubois: Day-To-Day (Lower Body)
Canucks
Guillaume Brisebois: Out (Lower Body),
Jett Woo: Out (Upper Body),
Nils Hoglander: Out (Ankle),
Derek Forbort: Out (Undisclosed)
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Capitals' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12/2025 | Rangers | W 1-0 | Away |
| 10/14/2025 | Lightning | W 3-2 | Home |
| 10/17/2025 | Wild | W 5-1 | Home |
| 10/19/2025 | Canucks | - | Home |
| 10/21/2025 | Kraken | - | Home |
| 10/24/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 10/25/2025 | Senators | - | Home |
Canucks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/13/2025 | Blues | L 5-2 | Home |
| 10/16/2025 | Stars | W 5-3 | Away |
| 10/17/2025 | Blackhawks | W 3-2 | Away |
| 10/19/2025 | Capitals | - | Away |
| 10/21/2025 | Penguins | - | Away |
| 10/23/2025 | Predators | - | Away |
| 10/25/2025 | Canadiens | - | Home |