Washington Capitals vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction & Picks - NHL
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Prediction:
Half Time: Washington Capitals, Full Time: Washington Capitals
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by Erik Gibbs in NHL Picks
The Los Angeles Kings are set to face the Washington Capitals on December 22, 2024, at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. This matchup features two teams with contrasting recent performances. The Kings have been on a roll, boasting an 8-1-1 record in their last ten games, securing 85% of the possible points. During this stretch, they've averaged 3.7 goals per game while allowing just 1.6 goals per game, highlighting their offensive prowess and defensive solidity. The Capitals have also been competitive, posting a 6-3-1 record over their past ten games, earning 75% of the possible points. They've averaged 2.5 goals per game and conceded 2.4 goals per game during this period, indicating a balanced but less potent offense compared to the Kings. Historically, the Kings have had the upper hand in this matchup, with an overall record of 60-45-13-2 against the Capitals. However, the Caps are 4-2 HU in the last 6.
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Washington Capitals vs Los Angeles Kings Form
Table
| Teams | Pts | P | W | L | GD |
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111 | 2121 | 43 | 21 | +59 |
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105 | 1356 | 43 | 24 | +48 |
Washington Capitals and Los Angeles Kings Latest Matches
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Washington Capitals against Los Angeles Kings : Head to Head (H2H)
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Players list
L. Thompson
C. Lindgren
R. Sandin
M. Roy
M. Fehervary
J. Chychrun
T. Van Riemsdyk
J. Carlson
B. Duhaime
C. McMichael
H. Lapierre
A. Protas
P. Dubois
N. Dowd
T. Wilson
J. Vrana
T. Raddysh
A. Mangiapane
D. Strome
I. Miroshnichenko
D. Rittich
D. Kuemper
M. Anderson
B. Clarke
J. Spence
V. Gavrikov
J. Moverare
K. Burroughs
J. Edmundson
A. Kopitar
A. Thomas
T. Jeannot
A. Turcotte
A. Laferriere
S. Helenius
Q. Byfield
A. Lee
K. Fiala
A. Kempe
W. Foegele
Most goals and assists
Washington Capitals
Los Angeles Kings
A. Kempe
(39 Goals)
D. Strome
(62 Assists)
A. Kopitar
(53 Assists)
Washington Capitals - Los Angeles Kings Key Points
- Washington are 10-4-2 at home
- Los Angeles are 9-7-3 on the road
- The Capitals are 10-6 ATS at home
- Both teams are 5-2 in their last 7 games
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Our Washington Capitals vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction
Notably, the Capitals secured a 4-3 victory in their last meeting on January 7, 2024, at Capital One Arena. Considering the Kings' recent form and superior offensive output, they are well-positioned to secure a win in this matchup. If the Kings can keep their roster healthy and continue their current form, they will remain a difficult team to beat. With their strong defense and potential for offensive improvement, Los Angeles could become an even more formidable contender. Their ability to score goals and maintain defensive discipline gives them an edge over the Capitals. Darcy Kuemper has solidified himself as the Kings' true number one goaltender. Acquired from the Capitals, Kuemper has posted an 8-2-4 record this season, frequently keeping Los Angeles in games or outright stealing wins. However, injuries have been a concern for Kuemper, and this puts the Kings at a disadvantage. Our prediction for Kings vs. Capitals is: Capitals to win.
Prediction:
Half Time: Washington Capitals, Full Time: Washington Capitals
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