The Washington Capitals (21-15-6) host the Anaheim Ducks (21-17-3), who have fallen in 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 squad we predict will win Monday’s game.

In the last 10 games, the Ducks are 2-6-2 while scoring 26 goals against 41 goals allowed. On 27 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored three goals (11.1%).

Capitals vs. Ducks Predictions for Monday

Our computer projections model for this contest predicts a final score of Capitals 4, Ducks 2.

Moneyline Pick: Capitals (-158)
Total Pick: No Pick – Predicted Margin Negligible
Spread Pick: Capitals (-1.5)

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Capitals Splits and Trends

The Capitals have a 21-15-6 record overall, with a 2-6-8 record in games that have required overtime.
In the 10 games Washington has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 5-4-1 record (good for 11 points).
In the five games this season the Capitals scored just one goal, they’ve finished 1-4-0 (two points).
Washington has scored a pair of 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 three or more goals (to register 38 points).
In the 15 games when Washington has recorded a lone power-play goal, it went 10-5-0 to record 20 points.
When it has outshot opponents, Washington is 11-7-3 (25 points).
The Capitals have been outshot by opponents in 17 games, going 9-6-2 to record 20 points.
Ducks Splits and Trends

The Ducks have a 21-17-3 record this season and are 8-3-11 in matchups that have required overtime.
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 a pair of goals.
The Ducks have earned 42 points in their 28 games with more than two goals scored.
This season, Anaheim has recorded a lone power-play goal in 10 games and registered 14 points with a record of 6-2-2.
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 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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