The Los Angeles Kings (12-6-7) and the Washington Capitals (15-9-2) hit the ice in Los Angeles, California on December 2, 2025 at Crypto.com Arena, starting at 10:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Kings rank fifth in the Western Conference with 31 points and the Capitals are fourth in the Eastern Conference with 32 points.
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Kings vs. Capitals: Dec. 2 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2025
- Time: 10:30 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Los Angeles, California
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Kings' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.68 | 27th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.6 | 3rd |
| Shots | 28.7 | 13th |
| Shots Allowed | 26 | 7th |
| Power Play % | 14.1% | 28th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.25% | 14th |
Capitals' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.38 | 7th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.58 | 2nd |
| Shots | 29.7 | 7th |
| Shots Allowed | 25.7 | 5th |
| Power Play % | 15.58% | 26th |
| Penalty Kill % | 71.79% | 29th |
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Kings vs. Capitals Top Players
Kings
- One of Los Angeles' top offensive players this season is Adrian Kempe, who has put up 22 points in 25 games.
- Quinton Byfield has four goals and 15 assists for Los Angeles to compile 19 total points (0.8 per game).
- On 74 shots (for 10 goals) and eight assists, Kevin Fiala has contributed 18 points this season.
- Darcy Kuemper (8-4-5) has a 2.4 goals against average and a save percentage of .907 for Los Angeles.
Capitals
- Tom Wilson has collected 15 goals and 14 assists in 26 games for Washington, good for 29 points.
- Alexander Ovechkin is one of the top contributors for Washington with 25 total points (1.0 per game), with 12 goals and 13 assists in 26 games.
- Jakob Chychrun's 10 goals and 13 assists add up to 23 points this season.
- Logan Thompson is 11-6-1 this season, compiling 392 saves and allowing 36 goals (2.1 goals against average) with a .916 save percentage (11th in the league).
Kings vs. Capitals Injury Report
Kings
Warren Foegele: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Drew Doughty: Out (Lower Body)
Capitals
Pierre-Luc Dubois: Out (Abdomen),
Nicholas Dowd: Out (Upper Body)
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Kings' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/24/2025 | Senators | W 2-1 | Home |
| 11/28/2025 | Ducks | L 5-4 | Away |
| 11/29/2025 | Canucks | W 2-1 | Home |
| 12/2/2025 | Capitals | - | Home |
| 12/4/2025 | Blackhawks | - | Home |
| 12/6/2025 | Blackhawks | - | Home |
| 12/8/2025 | Mammoth | - | Away |
Capitals' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/26/2025 | Jets | W 4-3 | Home |
| 11/28/2025 | Maple Leafs | W 4-2 | Home |
| 11/30/2025 | Islanders | W 4-1 | Away |
| 12/2/2025 | Kings | - | Away |
| 12/3/2025 | Sharks | - | Away |
| 12/5/2025 | Ducks | - | Away |
| 12/7/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |