The Eastern Conference's second-ranked squad, the Washington Capitals (22-8-2), host the fourth-ranked group from the Western Conference, the Los Angeles Kings (19-9-5), on Sunday, December 22 at 5:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Before watching this matchup, here's a look at which team we think will come out on top in Sunday's action on the ice.
In the last 10 contests, the Kings are 7-1-2 while scoring 34 total goals (two power-play goals on 19 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 10.5%). They have given up 20 goals.
Capitals vs. Kings Predictions for Sunday
Our computer model for this matchup predicts a final tally of Capitals 4, Kings 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Capitals (-135)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.1 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Pick Em
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Capitals Splits and Trends
- The Capitals are 3-2-5 in overtime games as part of a 22-8-2 overall record.
- Washington is 7-3-2 (16 points) in its 12 games decided by one goal.
- In the three games this season the Capitals scored only one goal, they finished 0-2-1.
- Washington finished 1-4-0 in the five games this season when it scored two goals (registering two points).
- The Capitals are 21-1-1 in the 23 games when they have scored three or more goals (to record 43 points).
- In the 11 games when Washington has scored a lone power-play goal, it has an 8-3-0 record (16 points).
- When it has outshot opponents, Washington is 16-4-0 (32 points).
- The Capitals have been outshot by opponents in 12 games, going 6-4-2 to register 14 points.
Kings Splits and Trends
- The Kings have a 19-9-5 record this season and are -5-5 in contests that have required overtime.
- Los Angeles has earned 14 points (5-1-4) in its 10 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Kings scored just one goal in four games and they finished 0-3-1 in those matchups.
- Los Angeles has earned six points (2-5-2 record) this season when scoring two goals .
- The Kings have earned 36 points in their 19 games with at least three goals scored.
- Los Angeles has scored a lone power-play goal in 10 games this season and has registered 19 points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Los Angeles is 13-7-2 (28 points).
- The Kings have been outshot by opponents nine times this season, and earned 12 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Capitals Rank | Capitals AVG | Kings AVG | Kings Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd | 3.78 | Goals Scored | 3.12 | 13th |
| 5th | 2.63 | Goals Allowed | 2.55 | 3rd |
| 14th | 28.8 | Shots | 27.6 | 22nd |
| 8th | 27.3 | Shots Allowed | 24.7 | 1st |
| 18th | 20.41% | Power Play % | 14.94% | 28th |
| 6th | 84.16% | Penalty Kill % | 82.52% | 8th |
Capitals vs. Kings Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Sunday, December 22, 2024 at 5:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
- Where: Capital One Arena in Washington D.C.
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