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2026-27 Preseason

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: 57.1%
VAN: 42.9%
Expected Goals
WSH: 2.85
VAN: 2.52
Total Goals
Median: 6.4
Over 5.5: 63%
Over 6.5: 49%

🥅 Goalie Matchup

WSH
Logan Thompson - 31-21-6 | 0.912 SV% | 2.44 GAA
VAN
Kevin Lankinen - 11-27-5 | 0.875 SV% | 3.70 GAA
StatWSHVAN
Season SV%0.9130.885
Last 5 SV%0.9120.872
SV% vs Opponent0.8400.906
GAA2.393.41
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: 50% • WSH at home vs VAN: 1-2
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-01-21VAN 4 - 3 WSHVANVAN
2025-10-19WSH 3 - 4 VANVANWSH
2025-01-25VAN 2 - 1 WSHVANVAN
2025-01-08WSH 2 - 1 VANWSHWSH
2024-03-16VAN 1 - 2 WSHWSHVAN

🔮 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.