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NHL SPEC 2026-01-21 · Morning Edition LOSS

Capitals vs. Canucks

Capitals Moneyline
60%
Entry Price
$198K
Volume
10:00 PM ET
Game Time (ET)
-0.60u
P&L

ANALYSIS

The Capitals’ elite 5v5 shooting efficiency and Vancouver’s defensive struggles (-0.12 PK EPA) are magnified by the Canucks’ current 11-game losing streak and the absence of starting goalie Thatcher Demko (IR). With Vancouver allowing a league-high 3.65 goals per game and holding a dismal 4-14-3 home record, Washington’s top-10 offense faces a prime opportunity to exploit a team in complete freefall.
Key Data
5v5 Shooting Efficiency: 4th, Vancouver PK EPA: -0.12

OUTCOME

Washington Capitals 3 - Vancouver Canucks 4
Graded from ESPN final score

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