Washington Capitals vs Los Angeles Kings prediction
Washington Capitals 2–, Los Angeles Kings 5
FT
Puck drop 19:00 ET
1X2 1.981X2 3.15
Capital One Arena (Washington, DC) · USACapital One Arena (Washington, DC)
Team
1st
2nd
3rd
WSH
2
0
0
LAK
2
0
3
64%Washington win · 52% in regulationWSH
Overtime or shootout · 22%OT / SO 22%
36%Los Angeles win · 26% in regulationLAK
Chance to win · 52% and 26% in regulation
Thompson L.StartedSV 91.3% · GAA 2.30 · 7-2-1
Kuemper D.StartedSV 84.6% · GAA 4.10 · 2-5-3
Best tip of the gameBest tip
Double chance
Lost
Capitals or draw
odds up 1.31
Confidence75%
All predictions
9 picks graded · Average confidence 65%Full game
- 1X2LostCapitalsodds up 1.93Confidence 52%
- Over/UnderWonO4.5odds up 1.38Confidence 69%
- HandicapWonKings +1.5odds down 1.53Confidence 63%
- Winner (incl. OT)LostCapitalsodds up 1.55Confidence 65%
- Best tip of the game: Double chanceLostCapitals or drawodds up 1.31Confidence 75%
- Draw no betLostCapitalsodds up 1.52Confidence 68%
- Both teams to score (GG/NG)WonYes1.09Confidence 87%
1st period
- 1st period 1X2LostCapitalsodds up 2.47Confidence 51%
- 1st period Over/UnderWonO1.51.82Confidence 54%
How to read the picks
Confidence is the model’s own score for a pick, out of 100. It is not a probability, but picks with higher confidence have won more often. The score details show the model’s probability instead — they are not picks.
Why some of these picks carry a lower confidence: the league is not yet proven in the model’s replay; no record yet for this market in the model’s replay.
Predicted final score
What the picks are derived from. Not a bet.Capitals 3–2
Kings
Total goalsTotal
5
Actual 7
Draw after 60 minDraw
22%
Decided in regulation
Washington to winTo win
64%
LAK won
Score details
- Correct scoreLost3–2After 60 min2–53%chance
- 1st period correct scoreLost2–01st period2–29%chance
- Highest scoring periodLost3rd periodMost goals1st · 4 goals30%chance
Score breakdown
- After 60 minutes 3-2
- By period 2-0, 0-0, 1-2
- Likeliest 3-2 (3%), 4-3 (2%), 5-4 (1%)
Team stats
Shots & goaltending
Special teams
Possession & hits
Shots & goaltending
Special teams
Possession & hits
Built on 20+ games of full box scores a team — no betting odds in it
Season so far
Season and recent form
Season
Washington Capitals
Los Angeles Kings
Washington Capitals
Los Angeles Kings
Season recordWashington Capitals 5-3-0Los Angeles Kings 0-4-2
Home / road splitWashington Capitals 4-1-0Los Angeles Kings 0-1-2
StreakWashington Capitals W2Los Angeles Kings L6
RestWashington Capitals 2 daysLos Angeles Kings 2 days
Goals forWashington Capitals 3.5Los Angeles Kings 2.0
Goals againstWashington Capitals 3.0Los Angeles Kings 4.2
In the standingsWashington Capitals 4thLos Angeles Kings 7th
Per game · last 10 each
Goal differential per gameWashington Capitals +0.8Los Angeles Kings −2.1
Goals forWashington Capitals 3.3Los Angeles Kings 1.7
Goals againstWashington Capitals 2.5Los Angeles Kings 3.8
Shots on goalWashington Capitals 25.7Los Angeles Kings 28.0
Shots againstWashington Capitals 28.7Los Angeles Kings 27.9
Shooting %Washington Capitals 12.8%Los Angeles Kings 6.1%
Save %Washington Capitals 92.0%Los Angeles Kings 88.2%
Power-play %Washington Capitals 14.3%Los Angeles Kings 13.0%
Penalty kill %Washington Capitals 88.1%Los Angeles Kings 79.5%
Faceoff %Washington Capitals 51.2%Los Angeles Kings 51.0%
Penalty minutesWashington Capitals 9.5Los Angeles Kings 12.6
HitsWashington Capitals 20.0Los Angeles Kings 27.0
Blocked shotsWashington Capitals 12.7Los Angeles Kings 17.1
Per game · WSH at home, LAK away
Goal differential per gameWashington Capitals +1.4Los Angeles Kings −0.5
Goals forWashington Capitals 3.9Los Angeles Kings 2.6
Goals againstWashington Capitals 2.5Los Angeles Kings 3.1
Shots on goalWashington Capitals 26.2Los Angeles Kings 29.8
Shots againstWashington Capitals 28.1Los Angeles Kings 27.3
Shooting %Washington Capitals 14.9%Los Angeles Kings 8.7%
Save %Washington Capitals 91.1%Los Angeles Kings 89.0%
Power-play %Washington Capitals 18.8%Los Angeles Kings 16.3%
Penalty kill %Washington Capitals 91.4%Los Angeles Kings 75.0%
Faceoff %Washington Capitals 49.7%Los Angeles Kings 52.6%
Penalty minutesWashington Capitals 7.8Los Angeles Kings 11.1
HitsWashington Capitals 20.1Los Angeles Kings 21.3
Blocked shotsWashington Capitals 10.9Los Angeles Kings 15.7
Per-game figures from the games with full stats, all competitions.
Head-to-head
Capitals 3–1
Kings
Goals a gameGoals
3.5
WSH 2.0 · LAK 1.5
Over 5.5 goalsOver 5.5
0 of 4
This game’s line
Past 60 minutesOvertime
0 of 4
All decided in regulation
- Dec 2, 2025: Los Angeles Kings 1, Washington Capitals 3.
- Nov 17, 2025: Washington Capitals 2, Los Angeles Kings 1.
- Mar 13, 2025: Los Angeles Kings 3, Washington Capitals 0.
- Dec 22, 2024: Washington Capitals 3, Los Angeles Kings 1.
Last five games
Capitals
3-2-0 - Win, 4–2 against New Jersey Devils, Oct 17. Odds: Capitals 2.35, Devils 2.42.
- Win, 5–4 against Montreal Canadiens, Oct 14. Odds: Capitals 2.34, Canadiens 2.65.
- Loss, 2–4 at Carolina Hurricanes, Oct 13. Odds: Hurricanes 2.06, Capitals 3.12.
- Loss, 3–5 against Seattle Kraken, Oct 11. Odds: Capitals 1.81, Kraken 3.76.
- Win, 3–1 against New York Rangers, Oct 9. Odds: Capitals 2.12, Rangers 2.90.
Kings
0-3-2 - Loss, 1–4 against Boston Bruins, Oct 17. Odds: Kings 2.07, Bruins 2.92.
- Loss, 1–4 against Edmonton Oilers, Oct 13. Odds: Kings 2.72, Oilers 2.30.
- Overtime loss, 1–2 at Vegas Golden Knights, after overtime, Oct 10. Odds: Golden Knights 1.86, Kings 3.25.
- Loss, 1–2 against Florida Panthers, Oct 6.
- Overtime loss, 4–5 at San Jose Sharks, after overtime, Oct 3.
Each side’s last five, every competition — W a win, L a loss, OT a loss after overtime or a shootout. Beside each team, its goals and its 1X2 odds before puck drop; the odds that came in are lit (none after overtime: the draw).
Game timeline
1st period2-2
- 09:25 Goal Washington Capitals: Leonard R. assists: Brodzinski J., Beauvillier A. 1-0
- 17:05 2 min Los Angeles Kings: Laughton S. Slashing
- 18:35 Goal PPG Washington Capitals: Hutson C. assists: Kyrou J., Chychrun J. 2-0
- 19:27 Goal Los Angeles Kings: Kempe A. assists: Panarin A., Laferriere A. 2-1
- 19:58 Goal Los Angeles Kings: Panarin A. 2-2
2nd period0-0
- 10:05 2 min Washington Capitals: Desharnais V. Cross checking
- 10:05 2 min Los Angeles Kings: Perry C. Diving
- 12:51 2 min Washington Capitals: — Too many men on the ice
- 14:38 2 min Los Angeles Kings: Laferriere A. Tripping
3rd period0-3
- 03:10 2 min Los Angeles Kings: Doughty D. Hooking
- 05:51 2 min Washington Capitals: Desharnais V. Hooking
- 07:28 Goal PPG Los Angeles Kings: Gustafsson E. 2-3
- 11:35 Goal Los Angeles Kings: Kempe A. assists: Panarin A., Laferriere A. 2-4
- 18:15 Goal ENG Los Angeles Kings: Laughton S. assists: Armia J., Haula E. 2-5
- 19:49 2 min Los Angeles Kings: Clarke B. Tripping
Times are the minutes played in each period. PPG power-play goal, SHG short-handed goal, ENG empty-net goal, PS penalty shot. A shootout is won by one goal on the final score.
Key insights
- 6-game losing streak for Los Angeles Kings coming into this game.
- In goal: Thompson L. for Washington Capitals (7-2-1 in the last 10 starts), Kuemper D. for Los Angeles Kings (2-5-3 in the last 10 starts).
- 4-1-0 at home for Washington Capitals this season.
- Goal differential gap of 2.9 per game — Washington Capitals +0.8, Los Angeles Kings −2.1 over their recent games.
- 3-1 in the last 4 meetings for Washington Capitals.
How the odds moved
| Market | Opening | Now | Move |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1X2: 1 (WSH) | 1.98 | 1.98 | No change |
| 1X2: X (draw) | 3.80 | 3.80 | No change |
| 1X2: 2 (LAK) | 3.15 | 3.15 | No change |
| Over/Under line | 5.5 | 5.5 | No change |
| Handicap WSH | −1.5 | −1.5 | No change |
Opening and current odds from the bookmakers we track; the handicap line is shown from the home team’s side.
NHL standings
Regular Season · Metropolitan Division
| # | Team | GP | W | L | OTL | Pts | P% | GF | GA | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Carolina Hurricanes |
19 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 30 | .789 | 78 | 45 | +33 |
| 2 |  New Jersey Devils |
19 | 13 | 6 | 0 | 26 | .684 | 68 | 55 | +13 |
| 3 |  New York Rangers |
19 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 21 | .553 | 56 | 55 | +1 |
| 4 | Washington Capitals |
16 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 20 | .625 | 56 | 53 | +3 |
| 5 |  New York Islanders |
17 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 18 | .529 | 49 | 52 | −3 |
| 6 |  Philadelphia Flyers |
20 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 15 | .375 | 45 | 66 | −21 |
| 7 |  Columbus Blue Jackets |
16 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 14 | .438 | 41 | 51 | −10 |
| 8 |  Pittsburgh Penguins |
18 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 14 | .389 | 58 | 65 | −7 |
Regular Season · Pacific Division
| # | Team | GP | W | L | OTL | Pts | P% | GF | GA | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Edmonton Oilers |
19 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 29 | .763 | 78 | 56 | +22 |
| 2 |  Vegas Golden Knights |
19 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 26 | .684 | 64 | 51 | +13 |
| 3 |  Anaheim Ducks |
18 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 21 | .583 | 69 | 66 | +3 |
| 4 |  Seattle Kraken |
16 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 19 | .594 | 57 | 57 | 0 |
| 5 |  Calgary Flames |
18 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 17 | .472 | 46 | 63 | −17 |
| 6 |  San Jose Sharks |
20 | 8 | 11 | 1 | 17 | .425 | 51 | 71 | −20 |
| 7 | Los Angeles Kings |
16 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 12 | .375 | 45 | 55 | −10 |
| 8 |  Vancouver Canucks |
20 | 3 | 16 | 1 | 7 | .175 | 56 | 90 | −34 |
- Playoffs
Pts points, on the league’s own system — the table is sorted by them. W/L/OTL wins, regulation losses, overtime and shootout losses · GP played · P% points share · GF/GA goals for and against · +/− difference.
Washington Capitals host Los Angeles Kings in the NHL on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. Who wins after 60 minutes, by how many goals, and how many goals in total — our 1X2, handicap and over/under picks come from one model, and every pick is marked won or lost for everyone to see. The model uses projected goals and shots, the starting goalies, recent form, the standings and the bookmakers’ current odds.