The Washington Capitals (17-9-2, on a six-game winning streak) hit the road against the Anaheim Ducks (16-10-1) at Honda Center. The game on Friday, Dec. 5 starts at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Ahead of watching this matchup, here’s a peek at which squad we predict will emerge with the victory in Friday’s action on the ice.

The Ducks have put up 28 goals in their past 10 games, while giving up 32 goals. A total of 27 power-play opportunities during that span have resulted in three power-play goals (11.1%). They are 5-5-0 over those contests.

Capitals vs. Ducks Predictions for Friday

Our computer projections model for this contest predicts a final tally of Capitals 4, Ducks 3.

Moneyline Pick: Capitals (-125)
Total Pick: No Pick – Predicted Margin Negligible
Spread Pick: Ducks (+1.5)

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Capitals Splits and Trends

The Capitals have a 17-9-2 record overall, with a 1-2-3 record in matchups that have required overtime.
In the seven games Washington has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 4-3-0 record (good for eight points).
In the four games this season the Capitals registered just one goal, they’ve finished 1-3-0 (two points).
Washington has finished 1-1-1 in the three games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering three points).
The Capitals have scored more than two goals 20 times, and are 15-4-1 in those games (to register 31 points).
In the 10 games when Washington has scored a single power-play goal, it registered 18 points after finishing 9-1-0.
In the 16 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Washington is 9-6-1 (19 points).
The Capitals’ opponents have had more shots in eight games. The Capitals went 7-1-0 in those matchups (14 points).
Ducks Splits and Trends

The Ducks have posted a record of 6-1-7 in overtime contests on their way to an overall mark of 16-10-1.
Anaheim has earned 13 points (6-3-1) in its 10 games decided by one goal.
This season the Ducks recorded just one goal in four games and they finished 0-3-1 in those matchups.
Anaheim has two points (1-1-0) in two games this season when it has scored two goals.
The Ducks have scored three or more goals 19 times, earning 30 points from those matchups (15-4-0).
This season, Anaheim has recorded a lone power-play goal in seven games has a record of 5-1-1 in those matchups.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Anaheim is 8-4-1 (17 points).
The Ducks have been outshot by opponents in 12 games, going 8-4-0 to register 16 points.

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Capitals vs. Ducks Game Time and TV Channel

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