NHL play on Sunday includes the Washington Capitals (22-8-2) hosting the Los Angeles Kings (19-9-5) at Capital One Arena, starting at 5:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Capitals rank second in the Eastern Conference with 46 points and the Kings are fourth in the Western Conference with 43 points.
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Capitals vs. Kings: Dec. 22 Viewing Options
- Date: Sunday, December 22, 2024
- Time: 5:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Washington D.C.
- Venue: Capital One Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Capitals' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.78 | 2nd |
| Goals Allowed | 2.63 | 5th |
| Shots | 28.8 | 14th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.3 | 8th |
| Power Play % | 20.41% | 18th |
| Penalty Kill % | 84.16% | 6th |
Kings' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.12 | 13th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.55 | 3rd |
| Shots | 27.6 | 22nd |
| Shots Allowed | 24.7 | 1st |
| Power Play % | 14.94% | 28th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.52% | 8th |
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Capitals vs. Kings Top Players
Capitals
- A productive offensive player this season for Washington, Dylan Strome has recorded 38 points.
- With 16 goals and 12 assists, Connor McMichael is one of the top contributors for Washington with his 28 points (0.9 per game).
- Through 32 games, Aliaksei Protas has proven himself as an important offensive option for Washington. He has 27 points (12 goals and 15 assists).
- In 16 games played this season, Logan Thompson (12-2-2) has allowed 40 goals.
Kings
- Anze Kopitar has collected 10 goals and 27 assists in 33 games for Los Angeles, good for 37 points.
- Adrian Kempe is a top offensive contributor for Los Angeles with 31 total points this season. He has scored 16 goals and added 15 assists in 33 games.
- Los Angeles' Alex Laferriere is among the leaders on the team with 25 total points (13 goals and 12 assists).
- Darcy Kuemper has an 8-2-5 record this season, with a .911 save percentage (15th in the league). He has 377 saves, and has given up 38 goals (2.4 goals against average).
Capitals vs. Kings Injury Report
Capitals
T.J. Oshie: Out For Season (Back),
Alexander Ovechkin: Out (Leg),
Lars Eller: Out (Illness),
Sonny Milano: Out (Upper Body),
Nicklas Backstrom: Out For Season (Hip)
Kings
Trevor Moore: Questionable (Upper Body),
Drew Doughty: Out (Ankle),
Trevor Lewis: Out (Lower Body)
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Capitals' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16/2024 | Stars | L 3-1 | Away |
| 12/17/2024 | Blackhawks | L 3-2 | Away |
| 12/20/2024 | Hurricanes | W 3-1 | Home |
| 12/22/2024 | Kings | - | Home |
| 12/23/2024 | Bruins | - | Away |
| 12/28/2024 | Maple Leafs | - | Away |
| 12/29/2024 | Red Wings | - | Away |
Kings' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/17/2024 | Penguins | L 3-2 | Away |
| 12/19/2024 | Flyers | W 7-3 | Away |
| 12/21/2024 | Predators | L 3-2 | Away |
| 12/22/2024 | Capitals | - | Away |
| 12/28/2024 | Oilers | - | Home |
| 12/29/2024 | Flyers | - | Home |
| 1/1/2025 | Devils | - | Home |