The Capitals are set to take on a familiar face on Friday night when former head coach Bruce Boudreau and the Vancouver Canucks host Washington north of the border on Friday evening.

Washington has played better as of late, winning three of its last four games, but did fall to Edmonton on Wednesday in overtime. Vancouver has been playing a brand of hockey as good as any team lately, as the Cancucks have won six of their last seven games.

Here's everything you need to know for this Friday night matchup:

CAPITALS VS. CANUCKS HOW TO WATCH

What: Washington Capitals vs. Vancouver Canucks

Where: Rogers Arena, Vancouver, British Columbia

When: Friday, March 11, 2021, at 10:00 p.m. ET

TV Channel: Capitals vs. Canucks will be broadcast on NBC Sports Washington Plus (NBC Sports channel finder)

Live Stream: You can stream Capitals vs. Canucks on NBC Sports Washington's live stream page and on the MyTeams app.

CAPITALS VS. CANUCKS WHAT TO WATCH

9:30p.m.: Capitals Pregame Live (NBCSW+)

10:00 p.m.: Capitals vs. Canucks (Live)

12:30 a.m.: Capitals Postgame Live (NBCSW+)

CAPITALS VS. CANUCKS WHAT TO WATCH

From NBC Sports Washington's J.J. Regan:

With a goal and an assist Wednesday against the Edmonton Oilers, Nicklas Backstrom registered his 1,000th career point. He is just the second player in Capitals franchise history to score 1,000 points with the team and just the 93rd player in NHL history...Read more.

From NBC Sports Washington's Andrew Gillis:

The Capitals' three-game win streak came to a close in Edmonton on Wednesday night with a 4-3 overtime loss to the Oilers. After a late tying goal by T.J. Oshie, the Capitals surrendered the overtime winner to Connor McDavid....Read more.

CAPITALS VS. CANUCKS PLAYERS  TO WATCH

Capitals: Alex Ovechkin, LW (57 games, 36 goals, 34 assists, 70 points): Alex Ovechkin currently sits at 766 career goals, tied with Jaromir Jagr for third on the NHL's all-time list. After missing an easy opportunity to convert goal No. 767 on Wednesday night, the Capitals' captain will surely be eager to pass Jagr Friday night in Vancouver.

Canucks: J.T. Miller, C (56 games, 23 goals, 44 assists, 67 points): J.T. Miller has scored in each of Vancouver's last three games and is coming off a four-point night in the Cancuks' victory over Montreal on Wednesday night. Slowing Miller will be a key factor for Washington if they hope to leave Vancouver with a win.