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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
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-01-05WSH 7 - 4 ANAWSHANA
2025-12-05ANA 4 - 3 WSHANAWSH
2025-03-11ANA 4 - 7 WSHWSHWSH
2025-01-14WSH 3 - 0 ANAWSHWSH
2024-01-16WSH 2 - 0 ANAWSHWSH

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1ANA1700.83
1WSH1811.24
2ANA2001.65
2WSH1221.33
3ANA1200.60
3WSH700.19
4ANA510.92
4WSH310.33
5ANA321.79
5WSH311.11
Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.

🎯 Shot Chart

Shot chart for Washington Capitals at Anaheim Ducks

📈 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