Darcy Kuemper Gets 31st Career Shutout as Capitals Blank Ducks

Anaheim Ducks left wing Alex Killorn (17) skates in on Washington Capitals goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) as Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92) defends in the second period at Capital One Arena in Washington on Jan. 16, 2024. Geoff Burke/USA TODAY Sports via Field Level Media

Darcy Kuemper made 24 saves for the Washington Capitals in a 2–0 win against the visiting Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night, Jan. 16.

Kuemper had nine saves in the final 9:17 to record his first shutout of the season and the 31st of his NHL career, which moves him into sole possession of eighth place among active NHL goalies.