Los Angeles Kings v Washington Capitals: what the numbers say
Los Angeles Kings meet Washington Capitals at crypto.com Arena, Thursday 2:00pm (NHL). Nothing between them: Los Angeles Kings 19, Washington Capitals 18, 1 drawn from 38 meetings.
The big picture
Los Angeles Kings come in 27th on the ladder; Washington Capitals are 16th. Washington Capitals are the side higher up the table.
Los Angeles Kings are 5–9 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 3.1 goals for and 3.4 against.
Washington Capitals are 8–6 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 3.5 goals for and 3.4 against.
Form
Los Angeles Kings have won three of their last five and most recently beat San Jose Sharks 7–2.
Washington Capitals have won three of their last five and most recently lost to Dallas Stars 5–6.
Head to head
These sides have met 38 times on our records since 1999: Los Angeles Kings 19, Washington Capitals 18, 1 drawn.
Last time out (2026-27), Los Angeles Kings won 5–2 at Capital One Arena.
Biggest margin between these two: Washington Capitals by 5 goals in 2016-17 (5–0).
Players to watch
For Los Angeles Kings, watch Artemi Panarin (8 goals, 9 assists in 2026-27) and Adrian Kempe (6 goals, 6 assists in 2026-27).
For Washington Capitals, watch Alex Tuch (0.7 goals a game, 2 assists in 2026-27) and Boone Jenner (6 goals, 1 assist in 2026-27).
At crypto.com Arena
Los Angeles Kings have won 8 of their last 19 at crypto.com Arena.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Washington Capitals have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
