The Los Angeles Kings welcome the NHL's highest-scoring offense to Crypto.com Arena as they face off against Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals, who are riding an impressive five-game win streak.
Both teams bring elite goaltending to the matchup, with the Capitals' Logan Thompson sporting a stellar .916 save percentage while the Kings' Darcy Kuemper has been equally impressive with a 2.29 GAA this season.
The defensive-minded Kings, fresh off neutralizing eight power plays in their last outing, will need to find answers for a Capitals squad that's averaging 3.66 goals per game when the home team hosts the Metropolitan Division leaders.
Los Angeles Kings vs. Washington Capitals prediction: who will win?
For tonight's Los Angeles Kings vs Washington Capitals matchup, our predictive model gives the Caps a 65% chance of defeating the Kings.
Washington Capitals: 65% win probability
- League-leading 94 points through 65 games played
- Dominant offense with 239 goals scored (highest in Eastern Conference)
- Red-hot form with perfect WWWWW in last 5 games
Los Angeles Kings: 35% win probability
- Struggling offense with only 181 goals scored (bottom half of Western Conference)
- Inconsistent recent form (WWWLL) showing defensive vulnerabilities
- Lower points total (77) despite similar games played (63)
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Los Angeles Kings vs. Washington Capitals odds
Here are the latest odds for the NHL matchup between the Washington Capitals and the home team Los Angeles Kings, set to face off on Thursday, March 13.
| Los Angeles Kings | Washington Capitals | |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | -120 (via BetMGM Sportsbook) | +105 (via FanDuel Sportsbook) |
Los Angeles Kings vs. Washington Capitals preview
The red-hot Washington Capitals roll into Crypto.com Arena looking to extend their impressive five-game winning streak against a Kings squad that's found its groove lately.
The Caps' offense has been nothing short of spectacular this season, leading the NHL with 238 goals, while Logan Thompson's stellar .916 save percentage has helped them maintain the league's third-best defense.
LA's recent turnaround has been remarkable - they've shaken off a five-game skid to win three straight, including a gutsy performance against the Islanders where they killed off eight power plays.
Keep your eyes on Aliaksei Protas, who's coming off his first NHL hat trick against Anaheim, while the Kings' Quinton Byfield has been making noise with his short-handed heroics.
The last time these teams met in December, Thompson stood on his head as Washington grabbed a 3-1 win, but the Kings actually outshot the Caps in that one.
This matchup pits two of the NHL's stingiest defenses against each other - LA ranks fifth in goals against, while Washington sits third.
With Darcy Kuemper posting a solid .915 save percentage for the Kings and Thompson playing out of his mind for the Caps, don't expect a high-scoring affair in this cross-conference clash.
Key stats
- 1Washington Capitals lead Eastern Conference with 94 points while Kings sit 7th in Western with 77 points - a 17-point gap between teams
- 2Kings show strong momentum with 3 wins in last 5 (WWWLL), while Capitals dominate with perfect 5-game streak (WWWWW)
- 3Capitals maintain superior offense with 239 goals scored vs Kings' 181, marking a 58-goal difference in firepower
- 4Kings demonstrate better defensive record allowing 169 goals against compared to Capitals' 171, despite lower standing
Los Angeles Kings vs. Washington Capitals form
Los Angeles Kings vs. Washington Capitals head to head
Los Angeles Kings
33%
Washington Capitals
67%
Dec 22, 2024
Washington Capitals
3 : 1
Los Angeles Kings
Jan 7, 2024
Washington Capitals
4 : 3
Los Angeles Kings
Nov 30, 2023
Los Angeles Kings
1 : 2
Washington Capitals
Mar 7, 2023
Los Angeles Kings
4 : 2
Washington Capitals
Oct 22, 2022
Washington Capitals
4 : 3
Los Angeles Kings
Dec 20, 2021
Washington Capitals
2 : 3
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