Alex Ovechkin is two away from becoming the first player in NHL history with 900 goals as his Washington Capitals host the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday afternoon.

The Vancouver Canucks have picked up a pair of wins to begin their first lengthy road trip of the season and now set their sights on the Washington Capitals for a Sunday morning matchup. Note Sunday’s early game time of 9:30 a.

Everything you need to know about the NHL matchup between the Washington Capitals and the Vancouver Canucks, including how to watch and team news.

The Canucks will play their third game in four straight days on Sunday in an early-morning tilt with the Washington Capitals. Vancouver won their last matchup against the Capitals by a score of 2–1, during which defenceman Elias Pettersson made his NHL debut. Puck drop is scheduled for 9:30 am PT and will be available on Sportsnet.

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Vancouver will play in their third game in four straight days on Sunday in an early-morning tilt with the Washington Capitals. The Canucks won their last matchup against the Capitals by a score of 2–1, during which defenceman Elias Pettersson made his NHL debut. Puck drop is scheduled for 9:30 am PT and will be available on Sportsnet.