Let's put into perspective just how bad that Capitals' loss to the Canucks was

"The Capitals, who are now fighting for their lives to get back into the 2026 playoff race, fell to the tanking Canucks 4-3 at Rogers Arena - their fourth straight loss. The Capitals' failing came after taking a 2-0 lead in the first period, scoring consecutive power-play goals. Losing a game 4-3 is not bad in itself. It's the context that makes this one ugly. Coming into the game, the Canucks had lost 11 straight, including the previous 7 in regulation."

"The Canucks have mostly been in shambles since trading their captain, defenseman Quinn Hughes, to the Minnesota Wild on December 12. During the streak, which began on December 30, the Canucks were outscored 49-20 overall and 32-13 at five-on-five. They owned just 48.1 percent of shot attempts, 47 percent of expected goals, and 47.5 percent of scoring chances at five-on-five during that span."

The Washington Capitals lost 4-3 to the Vancouver Canucks after surrendering a lead, producing their fourth straight loss and imperiling a return to the 2026 playoff race. The Capitals scored consecutive power-play goals to build a 2-0 lead, but the Canucks rallied for the win. Vancouver entered the game on an 11-game losing streak and had been widely outscored and outplayed since trading Quinn Hughes, with notably poor five-on-five metrics. The Canucks have struggled at home, while Capitals staff described the game's third period as a season-defining moment amid mounting playoff pressure.

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