Capitals vs Ducks Picks and Prediction – 3/12/2025

The Washington Capitals are heading to the Honda Center on Tuesday, where they will face the Anaheim Ducks. Get the rest of our free NHL picks here! The Capitals are the number one team in the Metropolitan division, entering this game with a 42-14-8 record. Washington has won four consecutive games, most recently defeating the Seattle Kraken 4-2 on Sunday. Logan Thompson will be the Capitals’ starting goaltender on Tuesday, he’s posted a 2.31 goals against average to go along with his 27-4-5 record. Alexander Ovechkin has buried a team-leading 33 goals through 64 games. Washington has been the highest scoring team in the NHL at 3.6 goals per game, while giving up 2.57 defensively.

The Anaheim Ducks currently sit sixth in the Pacific division, coming into Thursday night’s game with an 28-28-7 record. After suffering consecutive losses, the Ducks bounced back with a 4-1 victory over the New York Islanders on Sunday. Lukas Dotsal will be Anaheim’s starting goaltender on Tuesday, Dostal has remained steady despite a lack of team success, sitting with a 2.83 goals against average and a 19-16-5 record. The Ducks have cemented themselves as one of the worst offensive team in the NHL, ranking 30th at 2.63 goals per game.

Washington will be searching for their fifth straight win on Tuesday, while Anaheim hopes to build off a win over New York. Thompson has been amazing for the Capitals this year, expect his play to lead Washington to the win. Final score prediction, Washington wins and covers 4-1.