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 contest on Friday, Dec. 5 starts at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Here’s our prediction for who will claim the victory in Friday’s game.

The Ducks have totaled 28 goals during their last 10 outings, while allowing 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 games.

Capitals vs. Ducks Predictions for Friday

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

Moneyline Pick: Capitals (-138)
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 contests that have needed overtime.
Washington has eight points (4-3-0) in the seven games it has played that were decided by one goal.
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 a pair of goals (registering three points).
The Capitals have scored at least three goals in 20 games (15-4-1, 31 points).
In the 10 games when Washington has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it has a 9-1-0 record (18 points).
In the 16 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Washington is 9-6-1 (19 points).
The Capitals have been outshot by opponents eight times, and went 7-1-0 (14 points).
Ducks Splits and Trends

The Ducks have earned a record of 6-1-7 in overtime contests as part of 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 scored only 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 a pair of goals.
The Ducks have scored more than two goals 19 times, earning 30 points from those matchups (15-4-0).
This season, Anaheim has recorded a single power-play goal in seven games has a record of 5-1-1 in those matchups.
When it outshoots its opponent this season, Anaheim has posted a record of 8-4-1 (17 points).
The Ducks’ opponents have had more shots in 12 games. The Ducks went 8-4-0 in those matchups (16 points).

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Capitals vs. Ducks Game Time and TV Channel

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