Can the Capitals Keep Rolling Against the Ducks?

The Washington Capitals are heating up at just the right time, riding a seven-game point streak into Tuesday night’s matchup against the Anaheim Ducks. Their power play has been firing on all cylinders, and with Alex Ovechkin chasing history, the Caps are looking to keep the momentum alive. Meanwhile, the Ducks are coming off a big win and hoping to find some consistency on their challenging road trip.

Capitals Clicking on Special Teams

Washington’s power play has been a game-changer lately. Over the last seven games, they’ve scored with the man advantage in six of them, and it’s been a major factor in their 4-0-3 run.

“It doesn’t always look pretty, but it’s getting results,” said head coach Spencer Carbery. “When you’re scoring one a night, that’s what matters.”

That efficiency was on full display in Saturday’s 4-1 win over Nashville. The power play broke a scoreless tie, and Ovechkin sealed the deal with an empty-net goal—his 20th of the season and 873rd of his career.

Ovechkin’s goal didn’t just secure the win; it also put him in elite company. He’s now the second player in NHL history to score 20 goals in 20 straight seasons, joining Gordie Howe. Oh, and he’s just 21 goals away from tying Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record. No big deal.

In net, Logan Thompson has been a rock for the Caps. He’s on a personal seven-game point streak (6-0-1) and boasts an 18-2-3 record this season. Thompson knows the Ducks well from his time with the Vegas Golden Knights, adding an extra layer of familiarity to this matchup.

Ducks Fighting to Stay Competitive

The Ducks are having a rough season, but they showed some fight in their 3-2 overtime win against the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday. It was a big response after back-to-back blowout losses to St. Louis and Philadelphia.

Head coach Greg Cronin emphasized getting back to basics. “We talked about work habits, and I think the team responded well,” he said.

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Rookie Cutter Gauthier was the star of the show, scoring twice, including the OT winner. It was a sweet moment for Gauthier, especially after being booed mercilessly by Philadelphia fans for requesting a trade from the Flyers last year.

John Gibson is likely to get the start in goal for Anaheim after Lukas Dostal’s 35-save performance against Carolina.

What to Watch

The Capitals have the momentum, with their power play humming and Ovechkin making history seemingly every night. Meanwhile, the Ducks are looking to build off their win and show they can hang with tougher opponents.

For Washington, it’s about keeping the streak alive and tightening their playoff position. For Anaheim, it’s a chance to play spoiler and showcase the promise of young players like Gauthier.

This game offers an exciting mix of veteran dominance and rising talent. Will the Caps stay hot, or can the Ducks pull off an upset? Tune in to find out!