Capitals vs. Kings: The best NHL player prop bets for Nov. 17

The Los Angeles Kings will start a seven-game home stand against the Washington Capitals on Wednesday night. The Kings won seven straight games before losing to the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday. Washington had a four-match win streak snapped by the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night, but picked up a point for an overtime loss.

The Washington Capitals take on the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday night. Alex Ovechkin has gone four straight games without breaking 4.5 shots on goal.

Ilya Samsonov will start in goal for the Washington Capitals against the Los Angeles Kings. Adrian Kempe has four goals and an assist in six games this month. He's peppered opposing goalkeepers with 20 shots in that period.

Andreas Athanasiou was held off the scoresheet by the Jets last Saturday. He managed five points in his first four games of the season. The Caps have heavy legs and a backup goalie.