The Vancouver Canucks have found themselves in a multi-goal deficit in two straight games, however they've been rescued by unlikely heroes.

The Canucks will play their third game in four straight days on Sunday in an early-morning tilt with the Washington Capitals. Vancouver won their last matchup against the Capitals by a score of 2–1, during which defenceman Elias Pettersson made his NHL debut. Puck drop is scheduled for 9:30 am PT and will be available on Sportsnet.

The Canucks' starting goaltender is expected to be Thatcher Demko. The Capitals are cruising to start the 2025-26 season, winning four-straight games after dropping their opener to the Boston Bruins. Most recently, they dogwalked the Minnesota Wild 5-1.

The Vancouver Canucks have picked up a pair of wins to begin their first lengthy road trip of the season and now set their sights on the Washington Capitals for a Sunday morning matchup. Note Sunday’s early game time of 9:30 a.

One Vancouver Canucks minor-league, who was part of a notable offseason trade, got kicked out of an AHL game after a scary-looking play.

An NHL insider reveals key details around Kiefer Sherwood and his next contract with the Vancouver Canucks as Patrik Allvin continues to evaluate the forward in the final year of his contract, while reports surface that multiple teams have contacted the Canucks in trade talks.

The Caps move into the backside of their four-game homestand on Sunday afternoon when the Vancouver Canucks come into town for the matinee match. Washington is seeking its fifth straight victory.

Brock Boeser scored in the fourth round of the shootout and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2.

The Vancouver Canucks have started the 2025-26 NHL season with three wins and two losses in their first five games. After missing the playoffs last year, fans hoped for good results.

Conor Garland has emerged as a threat for the Vancouver Canucks in all situations, leading the team both on and off the ice.