The Canucks' starting goaltender is expected to be Thatcher Demko. The Capitals are cruising to start the 2025-26 season, winning four-straight games after dropping their opener to the Boston Bruins. Most recently, they dogwalked the Minnesota Wild 5-1.

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 Washington Capitals got another update on Pierre-Luc Dubois on Saturday, as the forward went on the injured reserve as he continues to deal with a lower-body ailment.

The Vancouver Canucks have started the 2025-26 NHL season with three wins and two losses in their first five games. After missing the playoffs last year, fans hoped for good results.

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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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