Capitals vs. Canucks

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.