Washington Capitals vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction, 1/21/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Washington Capitals vs Vancouver Canucks

Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Location: Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC

TV: Sportsnet Pacific

The Washington Capitals (24-20-6) are headed to Rogers Arena on Wednesday where they will try to defeat the Vancouver Canucks (16-28-5).

The Washington Capitals had a rough game after their 5-2 defeat to the Avalanche in their previous contest . Washington accumulated 14 penalty minutes for this matchup. Additionally, they had 4 attempts on the power play and were able to net 1 goal. The Capitals had a below average offensive performance in the loss. In the game, they earned a goal on 2 out of the 24 shots they put on net.

While at even strength, the Capitals let the opposition score 107 goals while having 136 of their own. Washington Capitals opponents have totaled 161 power play opportunities (4th in the league) and have scored 36 goals in those attempts. In relation to their scoring capabilities, the Washington Capitals have tallied 159 goals (10th in the NHL) on the campaign and have surrendered 143. Washington has tried 1,455 shots and has a shot percentage of 10.9%. For the season, they have earned 54 points and their points percentage is sitting at .540. The Capitals have had 1,423 shots taken against them and have earned a save percentage of .900. Washington has compiled 144 power play opportunities and they have notched 23 goals out of those chances, giving them a rate of 15.97%.

The player in the crease for this game is Logan Thompson. Over the course of his pro career, Thompson has earned 107 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .622. He has a save percentage of .912 for his 7,824 mins guarding the cage. Thompson has had 5,131 shots against him and has garnered 4,680 total saves. The opposition has been able to score 451 goals against Thompson in his career and his goals against average per game is 2.62. He has a win-loss record of 104-52-21 and he has gotten the start in 172 games. Thompson has taken the ice for 181 contests throughout his NHL career.

In their last contest, Vancouver faced the Islanders in an outing where the Canucks took the defeat by a tally of 4-3. They had 2 power play attempts in this contest but weren't able to score a goal. The Canucks scored 3 goals out of the 32 shots on goal they pursued.

For the year, the Vancouver Canucks have tallied 125 goals, 37 points, in addition to a points percentage of .378. They have granted a total of 179 goals to be scored by of a combination of 136 goals at even strength and 43 goals while they were shorthanded. The Canucks have accumulated 94 goals at even strength and 31 goals (15th in pro hockey) while on the power play. They have earned 158 opportunities on the power play and they have earned a power play percentage of 19.62%. Vancouver has tried 1,323 shots (22nd in pro hockey) and has accumulated a shot percentage of 9.45%, while allowing their opponents 1,467 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill percentage of 72.08% on their opponents 154 power play opportunities, and their save percentage currently comes in at 87.8%.

For the opposition you are likely to see Kevin Lankinen protecting the goal. He is sitting with 4,902 saves out of 5,436 shots attempted against him, which gives him a percentage of .902. Lankinen holds a career mark of 76-72-26 and has been in net for 188 contests. He has made the start in 173 games and has been on the ice for 8,699 minutes. Lankinen's quality start rate comes out to 51.4% and he has made 89 quality starts in his NHL career. His opponents are averaging 3.09 goals per game and he has allowed 534 goals altogether.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Josh's Pick: Take Vancouver

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