Vancouver Canucks Beat Washington Capitals 4-3 in Thrilling Match

Canucks end Capitals' winning streak with 4-3 victory

Vancouver Canucks snapped Washington Capitals' four-game winning streak with a 4-3 victory, led by Tyler Myers' 100th career goal.

The Canucks took an early lead with Elias Pettersson's goal just 59 seconds into the game...

The Vancouver Canucks secured a thrilling 4-3 win over the Washington Capitals, holding off a late rally from the Capitals. Meanwhile, the Detroit Red Wings continued their winning streak with a 4-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers.

Detroit's Emmitt Finnie scored his first two NHL goals, helping the Red Wings dominate the Oilers. Dylan Larkin extended his scoring streak to six games, contributing to the team's success. Goaltender John Gibson made 16 saves and added an assist.

THAT’S THREE STRAIGHT❗️ pic.twitter.com/foAKzOl5TZ

— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) October 19, 2025

The Canucks took an early lead with Elias Pettersson's goal just 59 seconds into the game. Tyler Myers and Kiefer Sherwood also scored for Vancouver, while Ryan Leonard, Jakob Chychrun, and John Carlson netted goals for the Capitals. Despite a late push, Washington couldn't overcome the Canucks' lead.

The Red Wings' win was highlighted by Finnie's impressive performance, while the Canucks' victory kept them competitive in the standings. The NHL season continues to unfold, with teams battling for top spots.

The Utah team secured a thrilling 3-2 win over the visiting Boston Bruins. David Pastrnak put the Bruins on the board with both of their goals, but the home team's determination paid off.

Clayton Keller tied the game with 4 minutes remaining in the second period, and Dylan Guenther sealed the win with the decisive goal midway through the third period.

In a separate match, the Vancouver Canucks took an early lead and held on for a 4-3 victory over the Washington Capitals, with the Canucks' offense dominating the first period.

Tyler Myers was on fire for the Vancouver Canucks, netting a goal and an assist in their thrilling 4-3 win over the Washington Capitals. The Canucks dominated the early stages, with Elias Pettersson, Kiefer Sherwood, and Teddy Blueger adding to the scores, giving them a 4-0 lead just five minutes into the second period.

The Detroit Red Wings improve to 5-1 to start the season 🔥🐙

(Via @NHL) pic.twitter.com/vGafVYbEJL

— B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) October 19, 2025

The Capitals staged a late comeback, scoring three unanswered goals, but it was too little, too late. Thatcher Demko made 28 saves for the Canucks, helping his team hold on for the win. Meanwhile, in Chicago, the Blackhawks edged out the Anaheim Ducks 2-1 in overtime, thanks to Ryan Donato's heroics.

Mason McTavish tied the game for the Anaheim Ducks with 36 seconds remaining in regulation, countering Frank Nazar's earlier goal for the Chicago Blackhawks. However, the Blackhawks sealed the win in overtime.

Ryan Donato scored the winning goal for the Blackhawks at 2:02 of overtime, thanks to a pass from Connor Bedard, handing Anaheim their second consecutive loss.