Capitals at Ducks 12/6/19 - NHL Picks & Predictions

The Washington Capitals remain out west and will play in Anaheim on Friday against the Ducks. The Capitals are 21-4-5 on the year and sit 1st in the Metropolitan division. Washington has won seven of their last ten games and are riding five game win streak. The Capitals carry a 13-2-1 road record. 

Braden Holtby will make his 22nd start in the net for the Capitals. Holtby is 14-2-4 on the season with 58 goals allowed. Holtby carries a 2.82 goals against average with a .909 save percentage. The Washington Capitals average 3.63 goals per game which ranks 2nd best in the NHL. 

The Anaheim Ducks remain at home on Friday after beating the Kings 4-2 on Monday. The Ducks are 12-12-4 on the year and sit 7th in the Pacific division. Anaheim has own just three of their ten games and carry a 8-5-2 home ice record. 

John Gibson will make his 22nd start in the goal for the Ducks. Gibson is 8-11-2 on the season with 1 shutout. Gibson carries a 2.86 goals against average with a .910 save percentage. The Capitals are 16th best in the league with a 2.96 goals allowed per game.