Capitals skid worsens as Canucks snap 11-game drought with 4-3 win

The Washington Capitals fell 4-3 to the Vancouver Canucks in Vancouver, their fourth straight loss as they fight to stay in the 2026 playoff race. Washington led 2-0 on two power-play goals but the Canucks, who had been on an 11-game losing streak, dominated five-on-five play and earned the win. Vancouver’s victory comes as the Capitals remain 12th in the Eastern Conference with 54 points and a .529 points percentage, just six points ahead of the Rangers, underscoring the urgent need for a quick turnaround.