NHL Highlights: Ducks End Capitals' Winning Streak

The Anaheim Ducks ended the Washington Capitals' six-game winning streak with a thrilling 4-3 shootout victory on December 5, 2025, at Honda Center in Anaheim. The Ducks showcased their resilience, rallying from three one-goal deficits during regulation.

Troy Terry and Mason McTavish scored in the shootout, while Ville Husso made 18 saves. The Capitals, concluding a four-game road trip, received goals from Tom Wilson, Ethen Frank, and Aliaksei Protas, but fell short in the shootout as Anthony Beauvillier scored their only goal.

This win was a significant rebound for the Ducks, who had suffered a heavy 7-0 loss to the Utah Mammoth just days earlier. Ducks forward Beckett Sennecke and Ross Johnston each contributed a goal and an assist.

Despite being outshot 38-21, the Ducks displayed solid penalty killing, going 3 for 3 against the Capitals' power play. Ducks coach Joel Quenneville praised the team's effort and contributions, noting the importance of bouncing back against tough competition.