The Anaheim Ducks (21-17-3) will aim to halt a five-game losing streak when they play the Washington Capitals (21-15-6) on the road on Monday, Jan. 5 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Get ready for this matchup by checking out our prediction for who will win the game in Monday’s hockey action.

In the past 10 contests, the Ducks have gone 2-6-2 while putting up 26 total goals (three power-play goals on 27 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 11.1%). They have given up 41 goals.

Capitals vs. Ducks Predictions for Monday

Our computer model for this game predicts a final result of Capitals 4, Ducks 2.

Moneyline Pick: Capitals (-156)
Total Pick: No Pick – Predicted Margin Negligible
Spread Pick: Capitals (-1.5)

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Capitals Splits and Trends

The Capitals (21-15-6 overall) have a 2-6-8 record in contests that have needed overtime.
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 registered only one goal, they’ve finished 1-4-0 (two points).
Washington has scored exactly two goals in eight games this season (2-2-4 record, eight points).
The Capitals are 18-7-2 in the 27 games when they have scored at least three goals (to record 38 points).
In the 15 games when Washington has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it picked up 20 points after finishing 10-5-0.
In the 21 games this season in which it has 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 have a 8-3-11 record in overtime matchups this season and a 21-17-3 overall record.
In the 14 games Anaheim has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 17 points.
This season the Ducks registered just 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 more than two goals in 28 games, earning 42 points from those contests.
Anaheim has scored a lone power-play goal in 10 games this season and has recorded 14 points from those matchups.
When it outshoots its opponent this season, Anaheim has posted a record of 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 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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