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The Canucks made an impressive second-period push, but it wasn't enough as the Capitals found a way to win 2-1 in overtime.

Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are scheduled and offers insight and analysis to help predict who will be victorious in head-to-head matchups.

The Vancouver Canucks versus the Washington Capitals is a game to watch on a Wednesday NHL schedule that includes a lot of exciting contests. There is coverage available for all the action in the NHL on Wednesday,