Vancouver Canucks 25-49-8 · 58 PTS Canucks vs Capitals
WSH lead all-time 53-47-9 · 109 meetings since 1974
Next meeting: December 2, 2026
Washington Capitals 43-30-9 · 95 PTS 01 / SEASON SERIES
2025-2026 Season Series
VAN lead 2-0
| Date | Matchup | Score | Winner | OT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-19 | VAN @ WSH | 4-3 | VAN | |
| 2026-01-22 | WSH @ VAN | 3-4 | VAN |
02 / RECENT MEETINGS
Last 6 Games
| Date | Season | Matchup | Score | Winner | OT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-22 | 2025-2026 | WSH @ VAN | 3-4 | VAN | |
| 2025-10-19 | 2025-2026 | VAN @ WSH | 4-3 | VAN | |
| 2025-01-25 | 2024-2025 | WSH @ VAN | 1-2 | VAN | |
| 2025-01-08 | 2024-2025 | VAN @ WSH | 1-2 | WSH | |
| 2024-03-16 | 2023-2024 | WSH @ VAN | 2-1 | WSH | |
| 2024-02-11 | 2023-2024 | VAN @ WSH | 3-2 | VAN |
03 / RECENT HEAD-TO-HEAD
The Last Three Seasons
All meetings since the start of the 2023-2024 season, regular season and playoffs.
4VAN wins
2WSH wins
6Games
0OT/SO games
15-13Goals (VAN-WSH)
4.7Goals/game
| Season | GP | VAN W | WSH W | VAN goals | WSH goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 6 |
| 2024-2025 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 2023-2024 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
Vancouver Canucks have won 3 straight meetings.
Highest-scoring meeting: WSH 3, VAN 4 — January 22, 2026 (7 goals).
04 / ALL-TIME
The All-Time Series
First meeting: 1974
47VAN wins
53WSH wins
9Ties
109Games
341-348Goals (VAN-WSH)
First meeting: December 17, 1974 — WSH 2, VAN 4.
| Decade | GP | VAN W | WSH W | Ties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 10 | 5 | 5 | |
| 2010s | 16 | 7 | 9 | |
| 2000s | 9 | 6 | 3 | |
| 1990s | 21 | 8 | 10 | 3 |
| 1980s | 31 | 5 | 20 | 6 |
| 1970s | 22 | 16 | 6 |
05 / MATCHUP LEADERS
Top Scorers in This Matchup
Points in Canucks vs Capitals games since the start of the 2023-2024 season.
| Player | Team | GP | G | A | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Dylan Strome | WSH | 6 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
 Quinn Hughes | VAN | 5 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
 Brock Boeser | VAN | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
 Conor Garland | VAN | 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
 Tom Wilson | WSH | 6 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
 John Carlson | WSH | 6 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
06 / UPCOMING
Next Scheduled Games
| Date | Season | Matchup | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2, 2026 | 2026-2027 | VAN @ WSH | Washington |
| December 8, 2026 | 2026-2027 | WSH @ VAN | Vancouver |
Canucks vs Capitals — frequently asked
- What is the all-time record between the Canucks and Capitals?
- The Washington Capitals lead the all-time series 53-47-9 across 109 meetings (regular season and playoffs).
- When did the Canucks and Capitals first play each other?
- Their first meeting was on December 17, 1974: WSH 2, VAN 4.
- When do the Canucks play the Capitals next?
- The Vancouver Canucks and Washington Capitals meet next on December 2, 2026 in Washington.
- Who won the last Canucks vs Capitals game?
- The Vancouver Canucks won the most recent meeting 4-3, on January 22, 2026.
- What is the Canucks' record against the Capitals?
- Since the start of the 2023-2024 season, the Vancouver Canucks are 4-2 against the Washington Capitals across 6 meetings (regular season and playoffs), outscoring them 15-13 along the way.
- Who leads the 2025-2026 season series between the Canucks and Capitals?
- The Vancouver Canucks lead the 2025-2026 season series 2-0 through 2 games.
- Who has the most points in Canucks vs Capitals games?
- Dylan Strome leads all skaters with 6 points (2 goals, 4 assists) in 6 head-to-head games since the start of the 2023-2024 season.