Washington Capitals at Anaheim Ducks NHL Predictions
2025-12-05 • Honda Center
Anaheim Ducks 4 - 3 Washington Capitals (SO)
🚨 Upset Win (56% underdog)
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
ANA: 44.1%
WSH: 55.9%
Expected Goals
ANA: 3.16
WSH: 3.24
Total Goals
Median: 6.3
Over 5.5: 61%
Over 6.5: 48%
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 50% • ANA at home vs WSH: 1-2
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-05 | WSH 7 - 4 ANA | WSH | ANA |
| 2025-12-05 | ANA 4 - 3 WSH | ANA | WSH |
| 2025-03-11 | ANA 4 - 7 WSH | WSH | WSH |
| 2025-01-14 | WSH 3 - 0 ANA | WSH | WSH |
| 2024-01-16 | WSH 2 - 0 ANA | WSH | WSH |
Shot Quality by Period
| Period | Team | Shots | High Danger | xG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ANA | 17 | 0 | 0.83 |
| 1 | WSH | 18 | 1 | 1.24 |
| 2 | ANA | 20 | 0 | 1.65 |
| 2 | WSH | 12 | 2 | 1.33 |
| 3 | ANA | 12 | 0 | 0.60 |
| 3 | WSH | 7 | 0 | 0.19 |
| 4 | ANA | 5 | 1 | 0.92 |
| 4 | WSH | 3 | 1 | 0.33 |
| 5 | ANA | 3 | 2 | 1.79 |
| 5 | WSH | 3 | 1 | 1.11 |
Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.
🎯 Shot Chart
📈 Post-Game Analysis
Prediction Result
❌ Incorrect
Confidence: 55.9%
Total Goals
Actual: 7.0
Expected: 6.4
Score Breakdown
Anaheim Ducks 4 - 3 Washington Capitals
Expected: 3.2 - 3.2
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