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Capitals vs Canucks predictions and NHL picks for Wednesday. Vancouver steps up defensive efforts to stop the skid.
The Vancouver Canucks have their first win of 2026.
DENVER (AP) — Nathan MacKinnon had two goals and an assist to reach 1,100 career points and the the Colorado Avalanche beat the Washington Capitals 5-2 on Monday. Parker Kelly, Victor Olofsson and Artturi Lehkonen also scored to help Colorado bounce back from a 7-3 loss to Nashville on Friday night — the Avalanche’s first home regulation loss of the season.
The Washington Capitals visit the Colorado Avalanche after Jakob Chychrun scored two goals in the Capitals' 5-2 loss to the Florida Panthers
Our Capitals vs. Avalanche predictions for Monday, January 19, 2026. Expect Nathan MacKinnon to score as Colorado romps.
Connor McMichael had a goal and an assist, and the Washington Capitals snapped Chicago’s four-game win streak with a 5-1 over the depleted Blackhawks.
BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Blackhawks look to keep a four-game win streak alive when they host the Washington Capitals. Chicago has gone 10-8-4 in home games and 18-18-7 overall. The Blackhawks have a -11 scoring differential, with 123 total goals scored and 134 given up.
Washington surrenders early lead as Canucks battle back to end 11-game losing skid.