Los Angeles Kings vs. Washington Capitals Prediction, Preview, and Odds

The Los Angeles Kings face the Washington Capitals with both teams on opposite ends of the standings this season. The Kings have a 20-9-6 record and are in third place in the Pacific Division but hope to bounce back from four losses in a row. The Capitals have an 18-13-6 record and with two losses in a row, they have fallen to the bottom of the Metropolitan Division. Both teams are looking to rebound from rough stretches and improve in the standings and the upcoming game should be a good one.

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Kings have been carried by a great defense

The Kings are having a great season with their offense stepping up and scoring 3.37 goals per game. Adrian Kempe, Anze Kopitar, and Kevin Fiala have scored 46 goals and 65 assists to lead the top two lines but the rest of the offense has been great as well. Quinton Byfield, Trevor Moore, and Phillip Danualt have combined for 34 goals and 39 assists while defensemen Drew Doughty and Jordan Spence have added seven goals and 24 assists from the point to open up the offense.

The offense has been great but the defense has carried the Kings, allowing only 2.37 goals per game. Drew Doughty and Michael Anderson have combined for 5.0 defensive point shares and 130 blocked shots while Matt Roy, Vladislav Gavrikov, and Jordan Spence have combined for 6.2 defensive point shares to add depth to the unit. Moreover, goaltender Cam Talbot has been remarkable with a .925 save percentage and a 2.10 goals-against average on 689 shots with 14.8 goals saved above average.

Capitals offense has let them down

The Capitals are having a rough season with their offense letting them down, scoring only 2.35 goals per game with only 14 goals in the last seven games. Alexander Ovechkin and Dylan Strome have combined for 22 goals and 26 assists but the rest of the offense has struggled. Only four skaters have eight goals or more and opponents can eliminate the offense with ease. 

The offense has struggled but the defense has stepped up, allowing only 2.97 goals per game. John Carlson and Rasmus Sandin have combined for 4.1 defensive point shares and 149 blocked shots while Martin Fehervary, Nick Jensen, and Trevor van Riemsdyk have combined for 4.2 defensive point shares to add depth to the unit. The hope is that goaltender Darcy Keumper improves as he has a .891 save percentage and a 3.25 goals-against average on 577 shots with -7.1 goals saved above average.

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This is going to be a great game between two teams eager to rebound from losing streaks. The Capitals look to step up on their home ice but the Kings are having a good season and look to control this one from the first period. The Kings, who average 3.37 goals per game, should pile on the goals with Adrian Kempe, Anze Kopitar, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone and creating open shots with quick passes. The Kings should limit a Capitals’ offense that averages only 2.35 goals per game with Drew Doughty, Michael Anderson, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Cam Talbot to make plenty of big saves. The Kings should win the game with a strong performance on the road.

Take the Kings money line as road Favorites.

Prediction: Kings (-150)

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Both teams have great defenses that look to control this game from the opening puck drop. The Capitals, who allow only 2.97 goals per game, should limit the Kings offense with John Carlson, Rasmus Sandin, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Darcy Kuemper to make plenty of big saves. The Kings, who allow only 2.37 goals per game, should eliminate and potentially shut out the Capitals, who have scored only 14 goals in the last seven games, with Drew Doughty, Michael Anderson, Matt Roy, and the rest of the defensive unit forcing turnovers in the neutral zone and defensive zone while goaltender Cam Talbot blanks the shots on the net. The Under should cover in a low-scoring game with both defenses stepping up.

Take the Under on 6 goals.

Prediction: Under 6

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