The Vancouver Canucks (34-12-6) and Washington Capitals (23-20-7) will meet for the first time this season on Sunday, February 11, at 1:30 PM ET at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. The Canucks come in with a moneyline at -165, showing that they are favored on the road.

The Canucks just had their two-game win streak snapped in their latest battles. This defeat was a 4-3 overtime performance against the Detroit Red Wings, which marked their third loss in the last five games where they allowed four goals.

Brock Boeser leads them in scoring with 30 goals so far. This ranks eighth-best in the league, which shows how valuable he is to them on this end of the ice. Asserting himself early will be key to their success.

The Canucks put up an average of 3.71 goals with 27.9 shots per game. They boast a 25.3 percent power play success, netting 42 goals and allowing 31. This contrasts favorably with the Capitals, as their issues on offense could be the biggest factor here.

Defensively, they allow an average of 2.57 goals and face 30.0 shot attempts, showing a slightly less favorable ratio than their offensive performance. However, their robust 80.0 percent penalty kill aligns with the Capitals' per-game performance.

The Capitals were finally able to snap their six-game losing streak with a recent win. This was a 3-0 shutout over the Boston Bruins, which was an intriguing battle to say the least since they had plenty of issues heading into that game.

Dylan Strome currently leads their scoring with 20 goals, but will need to be more aggressive early. Alex Ovechkin leads the Capitals with 35 points.

The Capitals, with an average of 2.38 goals and 27.5 shots per game, highlight the significance of a proactive early strategy for victory. During power plays, they have scored 21 goals but allowed 31, resulting in a 15.0 power play percentage and a potential disadvantage.

Defensively, they concede an average of 3.02 goals and face 30.5 shots per game, showing a less favorable ratio compared to their offensive performance. Their penalty kill percentage is 79.9, slightly lower than the Canucks.

MyBookie offers the best NHL betting odds, which reveal the Vancouver Canucks as favorites for success on the road. Both teams have had their issues lately, but the Canucks appear to have more consistency overall when comparing them to the Capitals.

The Canucks are more likely to win this game based on their goal difference they put up on both sides of the puck. They put up more goals offensively and typically have showcased better defense, which bodes well for their chances.