Anaheim Ducks at Washington Capitals
NHL game between the Anaheim Ducks and the Washington Capitals on Jan 05, 2026. Final score: Anaheim Ducks 4, Washington Capitals 7.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 05, 2026 |
| Venue | Capital One Arena |
| Anaheim Ducks score | 4 |
| Washington Capitals score | 7 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Justin Sourdif | R | 3 | 2 | 3 | 16:59 | 0.41 | 3.96 |
| 2nd | Connor McMichael | C | 0 | 4 | 2 | 21:37 | 0.05 | 2.86 |
| 3rd | Ryan Leonard | R | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15:56 | 0.51 | 2.11 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Anaheim Ducks–Washington Capitals) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 06:33 | ANA | Chris Kreider | Olen Zellweger | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 15:56 | WSH | Justin Sourdif | Connor McMichael, Matt Roy | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 18:58 | WSH | Justin Sourdif | Connor McMichael | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 05:54 | WSH | Ryan Leonard | Justin Sourdif, Connor McMichael | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 2nd 07:30 | WSH | Justin Sourdif | Ryan Leonard, Connor McMichael | 5v5 | 1–4 |
| 2nd 08:52 | WSH | Alex Ovechkin | Martin Fehérváry, John Carlson | 5v5 | 1–5 |
| 2nd 12:56 | ANA | Alex Killorn | Ross Johnston | 5v5 | 2–5 |
| 2nd 14:12 | ANA | Jacob Trouba | Troy Terry | 5v5 | 3–5 |
| 3rd 09:22 | ANA | Beckett Sennecke | Cutter Gauthier, Jackson LaCombe | 5v5 | 4–5 |
| 3rd 18:46 | WSH | John Carlson | Nic Dowd, Martin Fehérváry | 5v6 | 4–6 |
| 3rd 19:18 | WSH | Alex Ovechkin | Justin Sourdif | 5v6 | 4–7 |
Team Comparison
| Anaheim Ducks | Washington Capitals | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 7 |
| Shots on goal | 45 | 29 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.52 | 2.76 |
| High-danger shots | 15 | 9 |
| Corsi % | 63.6% | 36.4% |
| Power play | 0/4 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 46.1% | 53.9% |
| Hits | 13 | 20 |
| Blocks | 7 | 22 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 11 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 3 |
Anaheim Ducks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olen Zellweger | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 19:40 | 0.10 | 1.68 |
| Alex Killorn | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 12:07 | 0.30 | 1.59 |
| Ross Johnston | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10:10 | 0.19 | 1.45 |
| Beckett Sennecke | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 18:25 | 0.67 | 1.30 |
| Cutter Gauthier | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 18:20 | 0.61 | 0.98 |
| Radko Gudas | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:29 | 0.00 | 0.87 |
| Troy Terry | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:29 | 0.11 | 0.86 |
| Jacob Trouba | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 18:48 | 0.06 | 0.82 |
| Chris Kreider | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:49 | 0.10 | 0.82 |
| Ryan Poehling | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:53 | 0.05 | 0.67 |
| Mason McTavish | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:06 | 0.04 | 0.50 |
| Jackson LaCombe | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 17:27 | 0.12 | 0.03 |
| Pavel Mintyukov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:50 | 0.12 | -0.02 |
| Leo Carlsson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:54 | 0.08 | -0.04 |
| Ian Moore | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:09 | 0.02 | -0.31 |
| Nikita Nesterenko | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:25 | 0.15 | -0.56 |
| Ryan Strome | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:51 | 0.37 | -0.75 |
| Mikael Granlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:41 | 0.32 | -0.86 |
Washington Capitals Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Sourdif | R | 3 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 16:59 | 0.41 | 3.96 |
| Connor McMichael | C | 0 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 21:37 | 0.05 | 2.86 |
| Ryan Leonard | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 15:56 | 0.51 | 2.11 |
| John Carlson | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 19:40 | 0.13 | 2.00 |
| Martin Fehérváry | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 20:13 | 0.11 | 1.94 |
| Alex Ovechkin | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 16:39 | 0.42 | 1.34 |
| Nic Dowd | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:03 | 0.00 | 0.87 |
| Matt Roy | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22:22 | 0.15 | 0.61 |
| Sonny Milano | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:08 | 0.15 | 0.11 |
| Hendrix Lapierre | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:25 | 0.10 | 0.03 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:58 | 0.00 | -0.08 |
| Brandon Duhaime | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:04 | 0.00 | -0.13 |
| Jakob Chychrun | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:16 | 0.03 | -0.16 |
| Ethen Frank | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:18 | 0.34 | -0.23 |
| Rasmus Sandin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:45 | 0.02 | -0.28 |
| Dylan Strome | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:48 | 0.27 | -0.45 |
| Dylan McIlrath | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:42 | 0.00 | -0.57 |
| Trevor van Riemsdyk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:07 | 0.00 | -0.79 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petr Mrazek | Anaheim Ducks | 19 | 24 | 79.2% | -2.84 | L |
| Lukas Dostal | Anaheim Ducks | 3 | 3 | 100.0% | 0.33 | |
| Charlie Lindgren | Washington Capitals | 41 | 45 | 91.1% | -0.71 | W |
Analysis
The Washington Capitals defeated the Anaheim Ducks 7–4 on Jan 05, 2026.
Washington Capitals generated 2.76 expected goals to Anaheim Ducks's 3.52 — Anaheim Ducks owned the better of the chances but Washington Capitals took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Justin Sourdif led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.96 on 3 goals, 2 assists, 3 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Anaheim Ducks vs Washington Capitals game?
The Washington Capitals beat the Anaheim Ducks 7–4 on Jan 05, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Washington Capitals 7, Anaheim Ducks 4.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Justin Sourdif led all skaters at 3.96, on 3G, 2A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Washington Capitals generated 2.76 expected goals and Anaheim Ducks generated 3.52, so Anaheim Ducks created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Anaheim Ducks put 45 shots on goal and Washington Capitals put 29. High-danger chances went 15 to 9.
How did the goaltenders play?
Petr Mrazek stopped 19 of 24 (-2.84 goals saved above expected); Charlie Lindgren stopped 41 of 45 (-0.71 goals saved above expected).