Washington Capitals: Top 5 easiest games of 2021

#3 Nov. 16 at Anaheim Ducks

The Caps have a unique stretch in the month of November. After they host the Pittsburgh Penguins on November 14, the team will head out west for a four game road trip beginning two nights later in Anaheim against the Ducks. The game against the Ducks is the first of a back to back with the second game the next night at the Los Angeles Kings. The Caps will also see the San Jose Sharks and the brand new Seattle Kraken.

The Ducks finished dead last in the Honda West last season with a 17-30-9 record which equals 43 points. It was also the second worst finish in the league in front of just the Buffalo Sabres.

So far this offseason they have re-signed Max Comtois who is coming off a 16 goal and 17 assist season for 33 points. They also re-signed defenseman Josh Mahura, both players to two year deals. In addition they extended Max Jones to a three year deal. He’s coming off a seven goal and four assist season for 11 points.

During the 2019-20 season, the Caps won both games against the Anaheim Ducks. The home contest featured a 5-2 win and an infamous spit from Garnet Hathaway on Erik Gudbranson. The Caps would win the rematch on the road 3-2 just under a month later.