Vancouver Canucks
Current season record
2–10–1 · 5 pts
Wins–losses–overtime losses · 2026-27
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Game Analysis →Team information checked Oct 27, 2026.
Vancouver Canucks vs Washington Capitals — Wednesday, January 8, 2025 Game Analysis
Vancouver Canucks at Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena. Final/OT.
Game Analysis
Capital One Arena
- USMNMT2
- CanadaSportsnet
WSH
- Pierre-Luc Dubois (6)
- Pierre-Luc Dubois (7)
VAN
- PPConor Garland (11)
Vancouver Canucks vs Washington Capitals Game Summary — Wednesday, January 8, 2025
By Hockey in 60
Washington Capitals won 2–1 at Capital One Arena.
A brief summary of the verified result. Source: ESPN game record. Detailed reporting is shown when available.
Vancouver Canucks vs Washington Capitals Game Analysis — Wednesday, January 8, 2025
By Hockey in 60
Washington Capitals won despite being outshot 31–18. Vancouver Canucks generated more shots on target, but the volume advantage did not translate into a better result. Washington Capitals scored on 11.1% of its shots, compared with 3.2% for Vancouver Canucks. Those are team scoring rates, not goalie save percentages; empty-net goals can affect them. The totals establish a difference in conversion, but cannot separate finishing, chance quality and goaltending.
Vancouver Canucks converted 1 of 4 power plays (25.0%); Washington Capitals converted 0 of 2 power plays (0.0%). Washington Capitals overcame a 1-goal disadvantage in power-play scoring, so its winning edge came from goals recorded outside the power play. Those goals can include even-strength, shorthanded and empty-net situations.
Hockey in 60’s interpretation of verified game statistics, highlighting meaningful differences and what they suggest about the result. Comparisons describe this game, not season averages. Source: ESPN game statistics.
Vancouver Canucks vs Washington Capitals Official Game Highlights — Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Vancouver Canucks vs Washington Capitals Game Statistics — Wednesday, January 8, 2025
| Statistic | Vancouver Canucks | Washington Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| Shots on goal | 31 | 18 |
| Power-play goals | 1 | 0 |
| Power-play opportunities | 4 | 2 |
| Power-play conversion (%) | 25.0 | 0.0 |
| Faceoffs won (%) | 47.3 | 52.7 |
| Hits | 27 | 20 |
| Blocked shots | 18 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 10 | 7 |
| Giveaways | 10 | 12 |
| Penalty minutes | 10 | 14 |
Source: ESPN game statistics.
Scoring and goaltending
Washington Capitals won 2–1 at Capital One Arena.
Who scored
- Pierre-Luc Dubois Goal (6) Backhand, assists: Matt Roy (8), Connor McMichael (15)
- Conor Garland Goal (11) Snap Shot, assists: Kiefer Sherwood (8), Quinn Hughes (37)
- Pierre-Luc Dubois Goal (7) Snap Shot, assists: Aliaksei Protas (18)
Goalies
- Kevin Lankinen stopped 16 of 18 for Vancouver Canucks.
- Logan Thompson stopped 30 of 31 for Washington Capitals.
Pierre-Luc Dubois Goal (7) Snap Shot, assists: Aliaksei Protas (18) That made the score 1–2 in the OT, and Washington Capitals stayed ahead.