Ducks Edge Capitals in Shootout, Snap Win Streak

The Anaheim Ducks halted the Washington Capitals' six-game winning streak with a thrilling 4-3 shootout victory on December 5, 2025, at Honda Center. The Ducks showcased resilience, bouncing back from a crushing 7-0 loss to the Utah Mammoth just days earlier.

Despite being outshot, the Ducks capitalized on their chances, with Troy Terry and Mason McTavish scoring in the shootout, while Anthony Beauvillier scored Washington's lone shootout goal. Ville Husso made 18 saves for Anaheim, and the Ducks were perfect on the penalty kill, going 3 for 3, although they struggled on the power play, going 0 for 5 in the game.

The Capitals drew first blood with Tom Wilson's goal at 9:29 of the first period but the Ducks quickly equalized through Cutter Gauthier. The teams exchanged goals in the second period, with Ethen Frank and Aliaksei Protas scoring for Washington, and Beckett Sennecke and Ross Johnston responding for Anaheim.

The game remained tied through a scoreless third period and overtime, leading to the decisive shootout. This win was crucial for the Ducks as they continue to fight for playoff positioning in a highly competitive NHL landscape.

According to the Orange County Register, this victory marks just the second loss for the Capitals in their last 11 games.