The Washington Capitals (8-8-2) hit the ice against the Los Angeles Kings (10-5-4) in NHL play on Monday, starting at 7 p.m. ET at Capital One Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Capitals rank 14th in the Eastern Conference (18 points), while the Kings are third in the Western Conference (24 points).
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Capitals vs. Kings: Nov. 17 Viewing Options
- Date: Monday, November 17, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. 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' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.83 | 23rd |
| Goals Allowed | 2.56 | 4th |
| Shots | 30 | 5th |
| Shots Allowed | 25.9 | 7th |
| Power Play % | 14.55% | 29th |
| Penalty Kill % | 72.88% | 27th |
Kings' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.84 | 22nd |
| Goals Allowed | 2.74 | 7th |
| Shots | 28.8 | 11th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.2 | 10th |
| Power Play % | 15.52% | 28th |
| Penalty Kill % | 78.46% | 21st |
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Capitals vs. Kings Top Players
Capitals
- A productive offensive player this season for Washington, Tom Wilson has recorded 17 points.
- Having scored five goals and adding 11 assists, Dylan Strome is a strong contributor for Washington through 16 games.
- On 44 shots (for five goals) and nine assists, Alexander Ovechkin has created 14 points this season.
- In 13 games played this season, Logan Thompson (7-5-1) has allowed 24 goals.
Kings
- Adrian Kempe has recorded six goals and 13 assists in 19 games for Los Angeles, good for 19 points.
- Quinton Byfield is a top offensive contributor for Los Angeles with 17 total points this season. He has scored four goals and added 13 assists in 19 games.
- Kevin Fiala has 14 points so far, including nine goals and five assists.
- Darcy Kuemper is 7-3-3 in 13 games this season, conceding 32 goals (2.4 goals against average) with 299 saves and a .903 save percentage (24th in the league).
Capitals vs. Kings Injury Report
Capitals
Pierre-Luc Dubois: Out (Abdomen),
John Carlson: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)
Kings
Drew Doughty: Day-To-Day (Lower Body)
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Capitals' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11/2025 | Hurricanes | W 4-1 | Away |
| 11/13/2025 | Panthers | L 6-3 | Away |
| 11/15/2025 | Devils | L 3-2 | Home |
| 11/17/2025 | Kings | - | Home |
| 11/19/2025 | Oilers | - | Home |
| 11/20/2025 | Canadiens | - | Away |
| 11/22/2025 | Lightning | - | Home |
Kings' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11/2025 | Canadiens | W 5-1 | Away |
| 11/13/2025 | Maple Leafs | W 4-3 | Away |
| 11/15/2025 | Senators | W 1-0 | Away |
| 11/17/2025 | Capitals | - | Away |
| 11/20/2025 | Sharks | - | Away |
| 11/21/2025 | Bruins | - | Home |
| 11/24/2025 | Senators | - | Home |