Capitals Secure 2-0 Victory Over Ducks Despite Ovechkin's Absence

Ethan Bear scores first goal in a year, while Darcy Kuemper achieves season's first shutout.

Ethan Bear scored his first NHL goal in almost exactly a year, helping the Washington Capitals to a 2-0 victory over the Anaheim Ducks.
Darcy Kuemper, the Capitals' goaltender, stopped all 24 shots he faced, marking his first shutout of the season and the 31st of his career.
Despite the absence of team captain Alex Ovechkin due to a lower-body injury, the Capitals have managed to stay afloat, winning three of their last five games.
John Gibson, the Ducks' goaltender, made 26 saves but the team still suffered their eighth loss in the past 10 games.
The Ducks' Radko Gudas missed the game due to an injury, just 30 hours after his return to Florida.