What a year it has been for Connor McMichael. The 2019 first round pick is up to 17 goals in 40 games and is three points away from setting a new career high. With the way McMichael has been playing this season, the Canucks will need to keep an extra eye on him throughout the game.

The Washington Capitals host the Vancouver Canucks after Tom Wilson's two-goal game against the Buffalo Sabres in the Capitals' 4-3 shootout loss.

It was a big Saturday for hockey yesterday in the National Hockey League, with only two teams not in action. The 30 other NHL teams were playing a game yesterday, which gave us a plethora of highlights.

Vancouver Canucks (18-12-9, in the Pacific Division ... meeting between these teams this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Alexander Ovechkin has 19 goals and 11 assists for the Capitals.

With his overtime goal on Thursday, Alex Ovechkin has now scored against 179 different goalies in his NHL career — more than any other player.

Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin has scored goals against more unique goalies than any player in NHL history, passing Jaromir Jagr.

Montreal has emerged from a tough stretch in the schedule with 13 out of 16 points to put themselves “in the mix” for a playoff spot.

The Anaheim Ducks visit the Washington Capitals after the Ducks took down the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 in overtime

The Los Angeles Kings will continue their road trip when they face the Calgary Flames on Saturday, but their collective thoughts are back home.

The Capitals should be in on Elias Pettersson amid trade rumors and be willing to send top propsect Ryan Leonard the other way.

There were also queries about a Jonathan Toews comeback, Calder Trophy debates, Russia’s Olympic future, the Toronto Maple Leafs’ trade plans and the New York Rangers’ coaching outlook, among many other topics.