The victory ended Washington's seven-game home winless streak. The Capitals, who now have won two straight for the first time this season, went 0-5-2 after winning their home opener.
Coyotes 4, Canucks 2
PHOENIX - Rick Tocchet had a goal and two assists, and infrequent scorers Teppo Numminen, Brad Isbister and Dallas Drake netted goals as the Phoenix Coyotes beat Vancouver to run their unbeaten streak to nine games.
The Coyotes' third straight victory left them tied with idle Dallas for leadership of the Pacific Division. It also denied Canucks coach Mike Keenan his 500th career victory.
Jeremy Roenick had three assists and Keith Tkachuk two before Keenan pulled goaltender Garth Snow with 15:41 left in the game. Snow gave up four goals on 25 shots.
Undefeated Jimmy Waite (4-0-1) made 28 saves, allowing an early goal to Vancouver's Dave Scatchard and another with 3:54 left to play to Peter Zezel.