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Capitals face the Kings in a non-conference matchup
Los Angeles Kings (19-9-5, in the Pacific Division) vs. Washington Capitals (22-8-2, in the Metropolitan Division)
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Last Game
| Date | Home/Away | Opponent | Status | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| @ |  Columbus | W | 2 - 1 | |
| vs | Buffalo | W | 4 - 2 | |
| @ | Dallas | L | 3 - 1 | |
| @ | Chicago | L | 3 - 2 | |
| vs | Carolina | W | 3 - 1 |
NHL Metropolitan Standings
| GP | W | L | OTL | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 22 | 11 | 3 | 47 | |
| 32 | 22 | 8 | 2 | 46 | |
| 32 | 20 | 11 | 1 | 41 | |
| 35 | 15 | 15 | 5 | 35 | |
| 34 | 15 | 15 | 4 | 34 | |
| 32 | 16 | 15 | 1 | 33 | |
| 34 | 13 | 14 | 7 | 33 | |
| 34 | 13 | 15 | 6 | 32 |
Latest Activity
- - LWThe Capitals said on Friday (Dec. 20) that Ovechkin will not return before the Christmas break.
- - RWThe Capitals said on Wednesday (Sept. 18) that Oshie will be put on long-term injured reserve due to a chronic back injury which is expected to cost him the entire 2024-25 campaign, per Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.