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The Washington Capitals (15-9-2) will attempt to extend a four-game win streak when they play the Los Angeles Kings (12-6-7) on the road on Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 10:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Get ready for this matchup by checking out our prediction for who will emerge with the victory in Tuesday's hockey action.
During the last 10 outings for the Capitals (7-2-1), their offense has totaled 42 goals while their defense has allowed 28 goals. They have had 25 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored four goals (16.0%).
Kings vs. Capitals Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer projections model for this game calls for a final result of Kings 4, Capitals 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Kings (-125)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Capitals (+1.5)
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Kings Splits and Trends
- The Kings have a 12-6-7 record overall, with a 5-7-12 record in contests that have gone to overtime.
- In the 12 games Los Angeles has played that were decided by one goal, it has an 8-2-2 record (good for 18 points).
- In the five games this season the Kings scored just one goal, they went 1-3-1 (three points).
- Los Angeles has finished 3-3-0 in the six games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering six points).
- The Kings have scored more than two goals 14 times, and are 8-0-6 in those games (to register 22 points).
- In the 11 games when Los Angeles has scored a single power-play goal, it has a 6-3-2 record (14 points).
- In the 17 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Los Angeles is 6-6-5 (17 points).
- The Kings have been outshot by opponents in eight games, going 6-0-2 to register 14 points.
Capitals Splits and Trends
- The Capitals have a 15-9-2 record this season and are 1-2-3 in contests that have gone to overtime.
- Washington has earned eight points (4-3-0) in its seven games decided by one goal.
- This season the Capitals scored just one goal in four games and they've earned two points (1-3-0) in those contests.
- Washington has three points (1-1-1) when scoring two goals this season.
- The Capitals have earned 27 points in their 18 games with three or more goals scored.
- This season, Washington has scored a lone power-play goal in eight games and registered 14 points with a record of 7-1-0.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Washington is 8-6-1 (17 points).
- The Capitals have been outshot by opponents eight times this season, and earned 14 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Kings Rank | Kings AVG | Capitals AVG | Capitals Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27th | 2.68 | Goals Scored | 3.38 | 7th |
| 3rd | 2.6 | Goals Allowed | 2.58 | 2nd |
| 12th | 28.7 | Shots | 29.7 | 7th |
| 7th | 26 | Shots Allowed | 25.7 | 5th |
| 28th | 14.1% | Power Play % | 15.58% | 25th |
| 13th | 81.25% | Penalty Kill % | 71.79% | 29th |
Kings vs. Capitals Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 10:30 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California
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