The Los Angeles Kings (10-5-4), winners of six road games in a row, visit the Washington Capitals (8-8-2) at Capital One Arena on Monday at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Here's our prediction for who will capture the win in Monday's matchup.
Over the past 10 games for the Kings (7-2-1), their offense has put up 29 goals while their defense has allowed 21 goals. They have recorded 33 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored three goals (9.1%).
Capitals vs. Kings Predictions for Monday
Our computer projection model for this contest predicts a final score of Capitals 3, Kings 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Capitals (-132)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Kings (+1.5)
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Capitals Splits and Trends
- The Capitals (8-8-2 overall) have a 1-2-3 record in matchups that have gone to overtime.
- Washington is 2-3-0 (four points) in its five games decided by one goal.
- In the four games this season the Capitals scored just one goal, they've finished 1-3-0 (two points).
- Washington finished 0-1-1 in the two games this season when it scored two goals (registering one point).
- The Capitals are 7-3-1 in the 11 games when they have scored at least three goals (to register 15 points).
- In the six games when Washington has recorded a lone power-play goal, it picked up 10 points after finishing 5-1-0.
- In the 10 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Washington is 4-5-1 (nine points).
- The Capitals' opponents have had more shots in five games. The Capitals went 4-1-0 in those matchups (eight points).
Kings Splits and Trends
- The Kings have posted a record of 4-4-8 in overtime contests to contribute to an overall mark of 10-5-4.
- Los Angeles has earned 13 points (6-1-1) in its eight games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Kings registered just one goal in three games and they've earned two points (1-2-0) in those contests.
- Los Angeles has two points (1-3-0) in four games this season when it has scored two goals.
- The Kings have earned 20 points in their 12 games with more than two goals scored.
- Los Angeles has scored a single power-play goal in nine games this season and has recorded 12 points from those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Los Angeles has posted a record of 5-5-3 (13 points).
- The Kings have been outshot by opponents six times this season, and earned 11 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Capitals Rank | Capitals AVG | Kings AVG | Kings Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23rd | 2.83 | Goals Scored | 2.84 | 22nd |
| 4th | 2.56 | Goals Allowed | 2.74 | 7th |
| 5th | 30.0 | Shots | 28.8 | 11th |
| 7th | 25.9 | Shots Allowed | 26.2 | 10th |
| 29th | 14.55% | Power Play % | 15.52% | 28th |
| 27th | 72.88% | Penalty Kill % | 78.46% | 21st |
Capitals vs. Kings Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Monday, November 17, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Capital One Arena in Washington D.C.
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