The optimism that built over the season's first two months has all but vanished for the Anaheim Ducks, who bring a season-long five-game losing streak on the road Monday night against the Washington Capitals.

The Colorado Avalanche host the Anaheim Ducks after Nathan MacKinnon's two-goal game against the Washington Capitals in the Avalanche's 5-2 win

Jacob Trouba knew it was coming. As the Washington Capitals and Anaheim Ducks got underway on Monday, he knew he was going to have to answer for the big hit that injured rookie Ryan Leonard just a month ago in California,

Justin Sourdif delivered a breakthrough performance on Monday night, scoring his first NHL hat trick and adding two assists as the Washington Capitals edged the Anaheim Ducks 7-4 at Capital One Arena. In a game that swung sharply in momentum, Washington ...

The Washington Capitals host the Dallas Stars after Justin Sourdif's hat trick against the Anaheim Ducks in the Capitals' 7-4 win

The Anaheim Ducks are rolling as they come into Calgary looking to build on their six-game winning streak against the struggling Flames on Sunday.

The Capitals have made an announcement regarding the immediate future of Aliaksei Protas and his current injury status.

The Colorado Avalanche (34-5-8) and their league-leading offense (averaging 4.02 goals per game) host the Anaheim Ducks (25-21-3) on Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Ducks allow 3.57 goals per game, which ranks 31st in NHL play.

BOTTOM LINE: The Anaheim Ducks are looking to break a five-game skid with a win against the Washington Capitals. Washington has a 21-15-6 record overall and a 12-7-3 record on its home ice. The Capitals have gone 8-3-0 in games they serve fewer penalty ...

Edmonton Oilers (25-18-8, 58 points, 2nd place Pacific Division) When: 9:00 p.m. eastern How to Watch: Locally broadcast on Sportsnet Pittsburgh, SN1 and TVAS in Canada, streaming on ESPN+ Pens’ Path Ahead: It’s been a lot of action lately,