Ducks Set to Clash with Capitals at Capital One Arena

As the Anaheim Ducks prepare to face off against the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena on January 17, fans are eager to see if the team can maintain their recent momentum. The Ducks have shown a mixed bag of performances in their last few outings, with a thrilling overtime win against the Florida Panthers followed by two consecutive losses.

In their victory over the Panthers, Anaheim showcased an impressive offensive display, netting five goals and demonstrating resilience by securing the win in overtime. Their shooting percentage was notable at 19 percent, and they managed to block 19 shots. However, despite this success, they struggled in faceoffs with only a 38 percent win rate.

The subsequent games painted a different picture; Anaheim suffered losses against both Tampa Bay Lightning and Carolina Hurricanes. Against Tampa Bay, they only managed one goal on 20 shots—a stark contrast to their previous outing—with a shooting percentage dropping down to just five percent. They also gave away seven penalties while taking five of their own.

Against Carolina Hurricanes, although scoring three times from just 16 shots for an improved shooting percentage of 19 percent again, defensive issues were exposed as they conceded six goals. The Ducks' goaltending faced an onslaught with 34 shots against them.

The upcoming game presents an opportunity for redemption after these setbacks. While facing formidable opponents like the Capitals on their home ice is always challenging, it's crucial for Anaheim to tighten up defensively and improve in faceoff situations if they want to come out on top.

Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN+ or BSSC channel 693 for away broadcast coverage when these two teams hit the ice at Capital One Arena this coming Wednesday evening.