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Capitals vs.
Kings
Washington hosts Los Angeles Kings at Capital One Arena. Here’s what to know before puck drop.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Home matchupWSHVSLA
WSHVSLA7:00 PM ET
Capital One Arena
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WhenTue, Oct 20 · 7:00 PM ET
WhereCapital One Arena
OpponentLos Angeles Kings
Los Angeles KingsContextNHL
The game in 60 seconds
Washington hosts Los Angeles Kings at Capital One Arena. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET. Listed on ESPN+ · MNMT. Next up: vs. Buffalo Sabres on October 24.
The question to watch
How do the Capitals match up with Kings at puck drop?
Three things to watch
A look at Los Angeles Kings
Washington hosts Los Angeles Kings. Watch how each side uses the last minutes before the next scheduled game.
Where to watch
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WatchESPN+ · MNMT
Season so far
| LA | WSH | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Against Average | 4.20 | 3.14 |
| Shots Against per Game | 26.6 | 29.6 |
| Penalty Kill Percentage | 57.9 | 83.3 |
| Power Play Goals Against | 8 | 4 |
| Short Handed Goals Against | 0 | 0 |
| Goals For per Game | 2.20 | 3.43 |
Leaders
- WSH · GoalsAlex Tuch · 5
- WSH · AssistsDylan Strome · 5
- WSH · PointsAlex Tuch · 6
- LA · GoalsArtemi Panarin · 3
- LA · AssistsBrandt Clarke · 3
- LA · PointsArtemi Panarin · 4
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