Vancouver Canucks at Washington Capitals NHL Predictions
2026-12-01 • Capital One Arena
Washington Capitals vs Vancouver Canucks @ 7:00 PM EST
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
WSH: 72.1%
VAN: 27.9%
Expected Goals
WSH: 3.95
VAN: 2.55
Total Goals
Median: 6.5
Over 5.5: 63%
Over 6.5: 50%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
WSH
Logan Thompson - 5-4-0 | 0.887 SV% | 3.22 GAA
VAN
Leevi Meriläinen - 2-6-1 | 0.889 SV% | 3.56 GAA
| Stat | WSH | VAN |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.913 | 0.889 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.866 | 0.847 |
| SV% vs Opponent | — | — |
| GAA | 2.39 | 3.56 |
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats. Confirmed goalie row used when available; otherwise current projected starter is shown.
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 40% • WSH at home vs VAN: 2-3
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-21 | VAN 4 - 3 WSH | VAN | WSH |
| 2025-10-19 | WSH 3 - 4 VAN | VAN | WSH |
| 2025-01-25 | VAN 2 - 1 WSH | VAN | VAN |
| 2025-01-08 | WSH 2 - 1 VAN | WSH | WSH |
| 2024-03-16 | VAN 1 - 2 WSH | WSH | VAN |
🔮 Game Preview
This game is scheduled for 2026-12-01 at 7:00 PM EST.
Check back after the game for in-game win probability analysis and post-game results.
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