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Capitals vs. Ducks Game Thread 1/5/26

Right this way to your Caps-Ducks open thread…

Jan 14, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals right wing Brandon Duhaime (22) battles for the puck with Anaheim Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas (7) and Ducks left wing Cutter Gauthier (61) in the first period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

The Caps continue to look for consistency to their game in the new year, and get their next shot at finding it tonight against the visiting Ducks. Don’t expect it to be a revenge tour against Jacob Trouba, who injured Ryan Leonard in their last meeting (although Dylan McIlrath is dressed and no one would be sad if Big Mac roughed Trouba up just a lil bit), as the Caps need to prioritize points over payback tonight.

That’s a tough ask given their play of late; tougher given the continued absence of Aliaksei Protas and Tom Wilson’s recent injury that has him out day-to-day – but this team has proven their resilience before. Now’s a great time to break it out again.

First, some admin stuff:

  • Who: Capitals vs. Ducks
  • Where: Capital One Arena
  • When: 7:00 p.m.
  • How to Watch: Monumental
  • How to Listen: 106.7, Capitals Radio 24/7

Time for the Caps to ruffle some feathers!

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