Two teams ‘full of testosterone’: Ducks ready for grudge rematch with Capitals – The Athletic

IRVINE, Calif. The NHLs top team left quite the impression on the Ducks in their first matchup this season. Some of that impression left a trail of disgust.

The Washington Capitals make their annual visit to Anaheim on Friday night, and Alex Ovechkin is obviously the headliner on their loaded roster. They also have John Carlson, the high-scoring defenseman who is the clear leader in the Norris Trophy race.

Yet, Ovechkin and Carlson might not be the main attractions at Honda Center.

The Ducks and Capitals had a memorable meeting in the nations capital for all the wrong reasons two weeks ago. A wild fracas spurred by a big hit from Capitals forward Brendan Leipsic on Ducks center Derek Grant was capped by Washingtons Garnet Hathaway spitting on Erik Gudbranson in retaliation for a punch the Anaheim defenseman threw as the two were being held by officials.

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Two teams 'full of testosterone': Ducks ready for grudge rematch with Capitals - The Athletic