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The Washington Capitals (28-10-5) take on the Anaheim Ducks (18-20-5) at Capital One Arena on Tuesday, January 14 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Capitals took down the Nashville Predators 4-1 in their most recent game, while the Ducks are coming off a 3-2 overtime win over the Carolina Hurricanes.
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Before watching this matchup, here's a peek at which team we pick to come out on top in Tuesday's action on the ice.
The Ducks have put up 26 goals in their past 10 games, while allowing 31 goals. A total of 22 power-play opportunities during that time have turned into two power-play goals (9.1%). They are 5-4-1 over those games.
Capitals vs. Ducks Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer projection model for this contest predicts a final result of Capitals 4, Ducks 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Capitals (-277)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Capitals (-1.5)
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Capitals Splits and Trends
- The Capitals (28-10-5 overall) have a 4-5-9 record in matchups that have gone to overtime.
- Washington is 8-3-3 (19 points) in its 14 games decided by one goal.
- In the four games this season the Capitals recorded just one goal, they finished 0-3-1.
- Washington has finished 2-5-1 in the eight games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering five points).
- The Capitals have scored three or more goals 30 times, and are 26-1-3 in those games (to record 55 points).
- In the 19 games when Washington has scored a lone power-play goal, it registered 27 points after finishing 12-4-3.
- In the 21 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Washington is 16-4-1 (33 points).
- The Capitals have been outshot by opponents 20 times, and went 11-5-4 (26 points).
Ducks Splits and Trends
- The Ducks have an 18-20-5 record this season and are 6-5-11 in contests that have gone to overtime.
- Anaheim has earned 18 points (7-6-4) in its 17 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Ducks scored only one goal in 11 games and they finished 0-10-1 in those matchups.
- Anaheim has five points (1-9-3) when scoring two goals this season.
- The Ducks have earned 35 points in their 18 games with at least three goals scored.
- This season, Anaheim has scored a single power-play goal in 10 games has a record of 4-4-2 in those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Anaheim has posted a record of 8-7-1 (17 points).
- The Ducks have been outshot by opponents in 26 games, going 9-13-4 to register 22 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Capitals Rank | Capitals AVG | Ducks AVG | Ducks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd | 3.63 | Goals Scored | 2.47 | 31st |
| 5th | 2.58 | Goals Allowed | 3.12 | 20th |
| 22nd | 27.4 | Shots | 27.7 | 19th |
| 13th | 27.9 | Shots Allowed | 32 | 31st |
| 9th | 24% | Power Play % | 13.01% | 31st |
| 4th | 83.46% | Penalty Kill % | 72.73% | 28th |
Capitals vs. Ducks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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- Where: Capital One Arena in Washington D.C.
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