Washington Capitals at Vancouver Canucks
NHL game between the Washington Capitals and the Vancouver Canucks on Jan 21, 2026. Final score: Washington Capitals 3, Vancouver Canucks 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Venue | Rogers Arena |
| Washington Capitals score | 3 |
| Vancouver Canucks score | 4 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Dylan Strome | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 21:17 | 1.25 | 2.09 |
| 2nd | Justin Sourdif | R | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:02 | 0.64 | 1.49 |
| 3rd | Brock Boeser | R | 1 | 1 | 4 | 16:20 | 0.30 | 1.44 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Washington Capitals–Vancouver Canucks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 08:25 | WSH | Dylan Strome | Tom Wilson, John Carlson | 3v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 09:43 | WSH | Justin Sourdif | Dylan Strome, Alex Ovechkin | 4v5 | 2–0 |
| 1st 13:32 | VAN | Brock Boeser | David Kampf | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 1st 18:22 | VAN | Evander Kane | Jake DeBrusk | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 08:58 | VAN | Drew O'Connor | David Kampf, Brock Boeser | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 2nd 11:43 | VAN | Filip Hronek | Jake DeBrusk, Tom Willander | 4v4 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 16:37 | WSH | Dylan Strome | Justin Sourdif, John Carlson | 5v6 | 3–4 |
Team Comparison
| Washington Capitals | Vancouver Canucks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 32 | 25 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.03 | 2.48 |
| High-danger shots | 15 | 14 |
| Corsi % | 55.4% | 44.6% |
| Power play | 2/3 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 61.1% | 38.9% |
| Hits | 18 | 17 |
| Blocks | 14 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 18 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 4 |
Washington Capitals Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Strome | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 21:17 | 1.25 | 2.09 |
| Justin Sourdif | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 18:02 | 0.64 | 1.49 |
| John Carlson | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 26:45 | 0.14 | 1.08 |
| Tom Wilson | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:20 | 0.11 | 0.64 |
| Alex Ovechkin | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23:13 | 0.21 | 0.54 |
| Martin Fehérváry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:56 | 0.01 | 0.25 |
| Ethen Frank | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:28 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Jakob Chychrun | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 25:53 | 0.20 | 0.20 |
| Rasmus Sandin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:51 | 0.06 | 0.10 |
| Nic Dowd | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:08 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Trevor van Riemsdyk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:02 | 0.14 | 0.10 |
| Hendrix Lapierre | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:43 | 0.18 | 0.10 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 10:49 | 0.29 | 0.05 |
| Brandon Duhaime | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:36 | 0.05 | 0.00 |
| Matt Roy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:58 | 0.02 | -0.05 |
| Aliaksei Protas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:19 | 0.17 | -0.10 |
| Connor McMichael | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:03 | 0.06 | -0.15 |
| Ryan Leonard | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:40 | 0.24 | -0.25 |
Vancouver Canucks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Boeser | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 16:20 | 0.30 | 1.44 |
| Jake DeBrusk | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 18:20 | 0.21 | 1.43 |
| David Kampf | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 15:04 | 0.12 | 1.33 |
| Filip Hronek | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 23:10 | 0.17 | 0.80 |
| Drew O'Connor | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 12:51 | 0.49 | 0.75 |
| Tom Willander | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:23 | 0.07 | 0.64 |
| Evander Kane | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:54 | 0.07 | 0.55 |
| Elias Pettersson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:20 | 0.15 | 0.25 |
| Teddy Blueger | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:24 | 0.23 | 0.10 |
| Tyler Myers | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:21 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Elias Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:32 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Zeev Buium | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:44 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Conor Garland | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:49 | 0.15 | 0.00 |
| Liam Ohgren | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:18 | 0.22 | 0.00 |
| Linus Karlsson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:49 | 0.06 | -0.10 |
| Nils Hoglander | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:56 | 0.18 | -0.10 |
| Marcus Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:54 | 0.50 | -0.10 |
| Max Sasson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:56 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Thompson | Washington Capitals | 21 | 25 | 84.0% | -1.18 | L |
| Kevin Lankinen | Vancouver Canucks | 29 | 32 | 90.6% | 0.09 | W |
Analysis
The Vancouver Canucks defeated the Washington Capitals 4–3 on Jan 21, 2026, a one-goal game.
Vancouver Canucks generated 2.48 expected goals to Washington Capitals's 4.03 — Washington Capitals owned the better of the chances but Vancouver Canucks took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Dylan Strome led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.09 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Washington Capitals vs Vancouver Canucks game?
The Vancouver Canucks beat the Washington Capitals 4–3 on Jan 21, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Vancouver Canucks 4, Washington Capitals 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Dylan Strome led all skaters at 2.09, on 2G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Vancouver Canucks generated 2.48 expected goals and Washington Capitals generated 4.03, so Washington Capitals created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Washington Capitals put 32 shots on goal and Vancouver Canucks put 25. High-danger chances went 15 to 14.
How did the goaltenders play?
Logan Thompson stopped 21 of 25 (-1.18 goals saved above expected); Kevin Lankinen stopped 29 of 32 (0.09 goals saved above expected).