Washington Capitals vs Anaheim Ducks – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
7:4
05/01/2026 at 19:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • NHL
  • Where to Watch on TV:
brazilBrazilDisney+
chileChileDisney+
denmarkDenmarkTV3 Sport, Viaplay
finlandFinlandVeikkaus TV, Viaplay
germanyGermanyNHL.tv
icelandIcelandViaplay
mexicoMexicoSky Sport
norwayNorwayViaplay
spainSpainDAZN Espana
swedenSwedenViaplay
united-kingdomUnited-kingdomDAZN
uruguayUruguayDisney+
usaUsaESPN+, Victory+
venezuelaVenezuelaDisney+
worldWorldNHL.tv

Match Stats

Shots on Goal
2945
Shots off target
1111
Shooting PCT
24.14% (7/29)8.89% (4/45)
Blocked Shots
722
Goalkeeper Saves
4122
Saves PCT
91.11% (41/45)81.48% (22/27)
Penalties
54
PIM
1614
Power-play Goals
00
Shorthanded Goals
00
Power-play PCT
0% (0/4)0% (0/5)
Pen. Killing PCT
100% (5/5)100% (4/4)
Hits
2013
Faceoffs Won
3530
Faceoffs %
53.8546.15
Giveaways
1312
Takeaways
36
Empty Net Goals
20

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Period (2 - 1)
  • 00:40, Ovechkin A. (2 min),
  • 06:33, 0 - 1, Kreider C. (G), Zellweger O. (A),
  • 06:38, Trouba J. (5 min),
  • 06:38, Duhaime B. (5 min),
  • 10:29, Killorn A. (2 min),
  • 15:56, 1 - 1, Sourdif J. (G), McMichael C. (A), Roy M. (A2)
  • 18:58, 2 - 1, Sourdif J. (G), McMichael C. (A),
  • 20:00, Fehervary M. (2 min),
  • 2nd Period (3 - 2)
  • 00:17, Carlsson L. (2 min),
  • 05:21, McIlrath D. (5 min),
  • 05:21, Johnston R. (5 min),
  • 05:54, 3 - 1, Leonard R. (G), Sourdif J. (A), McMichael C. (A2)
  • 07:30, 4 - 1, Sourdif J. (G), Leonard R. (A), McMichael C. (A2)
  • 08:52, 5 - 1, Ovechkin A. (G), Fehervary M. (A), Carlson J. (A2)
  • 11:51, Strome R. (Penalty Shot),
  • 12:56, 5 - 2, Killorn A. (G), Johnston R. (A),
  • 14:12, 5 - 3, Trouba J. (G), Terry T. (A),
  • 18:16, Leonard R. (Penalty Shot),
  • 19:45, Carlson J. (2 min),
  • 3rd Period (2 - 1)
  • 00:01, Mrazek P. , Dostal L. ,
  • 09:22, 5 - 4, Sennecke B. (G), Gauthier C. (A), LaCombe J. (A2)
  • 18:46, 6 - 4, Carlson J. (G), Dowd N. (A), Fehervary M. (A2)
  • 19:19, 7 - 4, Ovechkin A. (G), Sourdif J. (A),

Highlights

Chances of winning


Washington Capitals
44.8%
Draw
21.9%
Anaheim Ducks
33.3%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
46.4% 23% 30.7%

Our Initial ML Estimation

47.9% 22.3% 29.7%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Washington Capitals has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-1.6%)
  • Anaheim Ducks has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+2.6%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Washington Capitals than the current prediction. (+3.1%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Anaheim Ducks than the current prediction. (-3.6%)
  • Washington Capitals - Anaheim Ducks Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    2.12
    (2.04)
    4.36
    (4.12)
    2.86
    (3.08)
    5.1%
    (5.8%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 6.25
    What is the prediction for Washington Capitals - Anaheim Ducks?
  • Users Predictions: 9 users predict this event. Washington will win (votes: 4 - 44.4%). Anaheim will win (votes: 1 - 11.1%). It will Tie (votes: 4 - 44.4%).
    Confidence interval (95%) for Washington: 11.9%76.9%.
  • Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by High ROI users:
    • O/U 6, OT - over (votes: 1 - 100%) .
    • O/U 5.5, OT - over (votes: 1 - 100%) .
  • High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): Washington Capitals will win (2 of 2 users predict this - 100%) 🥉 Bronze Tip.
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 4:3.
  • Preview Facts
    • A great opportunity to watch a clash of neighbouring teams in the table (ranked 8 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: ) and 6 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: ))
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Washington won 4.
    • Washington has been quite unpredictable recently (last 5 games: 2 wins).
    • Anaheim has been on a rough run of results (in the last 5 games, wins – 0).
    • Washington may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
    • Recently, Anaheim has had a series of home games.
    • Washington is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.
    • There will not play in Washington: Dubois P. (Abdominal strain) Protas A. (Lower-Body Injury)
    • There will not play in Anaheim: Vatrano F. (Shoulder Injury)
    • There are questionable in Washington: Wilson T. (Lower-Body Injury)
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Washington won 12 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 64:60. (average 3.2:3).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Washington won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 30:23. (average 3.3:2.6).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Washington Capitals - Anaheim Ducks were as follows:
    05.12.2025 Anaheim Ducks - Washington Capitals 4:3
    11.03.2025 Anaheim Ducks - Washington Capitals 4:7
    14.01.2025 Washington Capitals - Anaheim Ducks 3:0
    16.01.2024 Washington Capitals - Anaheim Ducks 2:0
    30.11.2023 Anaheim Ducks - Washington Capitals 4:5
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