The Washington Capitals (21-15-6) host the Anaheim Ducks (21-17-3), who have dropped five straight, on Monday, Jan. 5 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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As hockey action continues, prepare for the contest by checking out which club we project to capture the win in Monday's game.
The Ducks' offense has totaled 26 goals over their last 10 games, while their defense has allowed 41 goals. They have registered 27 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored three goals (11.1%). They are 2-6-2 over those contests.
Capitals vs. Ducks Predictions for Monday
Our computer model for this matchup predicts a final score of Capitals 4, Ducks 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Capitals (-137)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Capitals (-1.5)
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Capitals Splits and Trends
- The Capitals are 21-15-6 overall and 2-6-8 in overtime contests.
- Washington has 11 points (5-4-1) in the 10 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the five games this season the Capitals scored just one goal, they've finished 1-4-0 (two points).
- Washington has finished 2-2-4 in the eight games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering eight points).
- The Capitals are 18-7-2 in the 27 games when they have scored more than two goals (to register 38 points).
- In the 15 games when Washington has scored a single power-play goal, it has a 10-5-0 record (20 points).
- In the 21 games when it outshot its opponent, Washington is 11-7-3 (25 points).
- The Capitals' opponents have had more shots in 17 games. The Capitals went 9-6-2 in those contests (20 points).
Ducks Splits and Trends
- The Ducks (21-17-3 overall) have posted a record of 8-3-11 in contests that have needed OT this season.
- Anaheim has earned 17 points (7-4-3) in its 14 games decided by one goal.
- This season the Ducks registered only one goal in seven games and they finished 0-6-1 in those matchups.
- Anaheim has two points (1-3-0) in four games this season when it has scored exactly two goals.
- The Ducks have scored three or more goals in 28 games, earning 42 points from those contests.
- Anaheim has scored a single power-play goal in 10 games this season and has recorded 14 points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Anaheim is 11-7-1 (23 points).
- The Ducks have been outshot by opponents 19 times this season, and earned 22 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Capitals Rank | Capitals AVG | Ducks AVG | Ducks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th | 3.21 | Goals Scored | 3.29 | 7th |
| 7th | 2.76 | Goals Allowed | 3.56 | 32nd |
| 7th | 29.2 | Shots | 30.9 | 3rd |
| 13th | 27.8 | Shots Allowed | 28.5 | 20th |
| 30th | 15.83% | Power Play % | 16.92% | 24th |
| 27th | 76.34% | Penalty Kill % | 75.56% | 29th |
Capitals vs. Ducks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Monday, January 5, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Where: Capital One Arena in Washington D.C.
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