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The Washington Capitals (15-9-2) will try to continue a four-game win streak when they take on 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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Before watching this matchup, here's our pick for which squad will bring home the win in Tuesday's hockey action.
The Capitals have gone 7-2-1 over the last 10 contests, totaling 42 total goals (four power-play goals on 25 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 16.0%). They have allowed 28 goals to their opponents.
Kings vs. Capitals Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer model for this encounter calls for a final tally of Kings 4, Capitals 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Kings (-118)
- 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 are 5-7-12 in overtime games on their way to a 12-6-7 overall record.
- Los Angeles is 8-2-2 (18 points) in its 12 games decided by one goal.
- Looking at the five times this season the Kings finished a game with only one goal, they have a 1-3-1 record, good for three points.
- Los Angeles has taken six points from the six games this season when it scored a pair of goals (3-3-0 record).
- The Kings have scored at least three goals 14 times, and are 8-0-6 in those games (to register 22 points).
- In the 11 games when Los Angeles has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it has a 6-3-2 record (14 points).
- In games when it has outshot opponents, Los Angeles is 6-6-5 (17 points).
- The Kings' opponents have had more shots in eight games. The Kings finished 6-0-2 in those matchups (14 points).
Capitals Splits and Trends
- The Capitals (15-9-2 overall) have posted a record of 1-2-3 in contests that have required OT this season.
- In the seven games Washington has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up eight points.
- 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 earned three points (1-1-1 record) this season when scoring a pair of goals .
- The Capitals have scored three or more goals in 18 games, earning 27 points from those contests.
- This season, Washington has capitalized on a single power-play goal in eight games has a record of 7-1-0 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Washington is 8-6-1 (17 points).
- The Capitals' opponents have had more shots in eight games. The Capitals finished 7-1-0 in those contests (14 points).
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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 |
| 13th | 28.7 | Shots | 29.7 | 7th |
| 7th | 26 | Shots Allowed | 25.7 | 5th |
| 28th | 14.1% | Power Play % | 15.58% | 26th |
| 14th | 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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