Anaheim Ducks: Three Keys to Taking the “W” in Washington

ANAHEIM, CA - MARCH 6: Matt Niskanen #2 of the Washington Capitals battles for position against Rickard Rakell #67 of the Anaheim Ducks during the game on March 6, 2018 at Honda Center in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Debora Robinson/NHLI via Getty Images)
ANAHEIM, CA - MARCH 6: Matt Niskanen #2 of the Washington Capitals battles for position against Rickard Rakell #67 of the Anaheim Ducks during the game on March 6, 2018 at Honda Center in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Debora Robinson/NHLI via Getty Images)
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ANAHEIM, CA – MARCH 6: Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals skates with the puck with pressure from Brandon Montour #26 of the Anaheim Ducks during the game on March 6, 2018, at Honda Center in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Debora Robinson/NHLI via Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***

The Anaheim Ducks make their last stop today on their five-game road trip. Facing off against the defending Stanley Cup Champions could prove to be their most difficult venture yet.

The Anaheim Ducks end their five-game road trip today in the heart of the nation’s capital. The Ducks have had a lot of success in the past few games, grabbing six of the eight possible points so far on this trip.

Today’s game will serve as the real test to see if the Ducks have finally found themselves as a team or if someone has poured a little bit of liquid luck into their morning coffee.

Did you know? President George H.W. Bush was the first President to invite the Stanley Cup Champions, the Pittsburgh Penguins, to the White House in 1991. In honor of the late President, I would like to thank him for being the first to bring hockey to the White House!

Today in Anaheim Ducks History: On December 2, 1993, the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim faced the Los Angeles Kings for the first time in history. The Ducks lost 2-3 and the game had an overwhelming 27 penalties which added up to an hour of PIM!

Game 29: Anaheim Ducks vs Washington Capitals

Location: Capital One Arena — Washington D.C.

Time: 12:00 pm PST/3:00 pm EST

TV: Prime Ticket

Radio: AM 830

Anaheim Ducks Injuries: Corey Perry (Knee), Cam Fowler (Complex Facial Fracture), Patrick Eaves (Back Spasms)

Washington Capitals Injuries: T.J. Oshie (Head), Brooks Orpik (Knee)

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