The Washington Capitals (21-15-6) host the Anaheim Ducks (21-17-3, losers of five in a row) at Capital One Arena. The matchup on Monday, Jan. 5 starts at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Get ready for this showdown with a glimpse at who we predict will emerge with the victory in Monday's contest.

Over the past 10 contests, the Ducks have gone 2-6-2. They have scored 26 goals, while allowing their opponents to score 41. They have gone on the power play 27 times during that span, and have capitalized with three goals (11.1% of opportunities).

Capitals vs. Ducks Predictions for Monday

Our computer projection model for this encounter expects a final score of Capitals 4, Ducks 2.

Moneyline Pick: Capitals (-149)
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 contests that have required overtime.
Washington is 5-4-1 (11 points) in its 10 games decided by one goal.
In the five games this season the Capitals recorded only 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 two goals (registering eight points).
The Capitals have scored more than two goals 27 times, and are 18-7-2 in those games (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 games when it has outshot opponents, Washington is 11-7-3 (25 points).
The Capitals' opponents have had more shots in 17 games. The Capitals finished 9-6-2 in those matchups (20 points).

Ducks Splits and Trends

The Ducks have earned a record of 8-3-11 in overtime matchups as part of an overall mark of 21-17-3.
Anaheim has earned 17 points (7-4-3) in its 14 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
This season the Ducks recorded 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 two goals.
The Ducks have scored at least three 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 registered 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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