The Washington Capitals (8-8-2) host the Los Angeles Kings (10-5-4) at Capital One Arena in Washington, District of Columbia on November 17, 2025, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Capitals are 14th in the Eastern Conference and the Kings rank third in the Western Conference.

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Capitals’ 2025-26 Stats

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Capitals vs. Kings Top Players

Capitals

One of Washington’s top offensive options this season is Tom Wilson, who has recorded 17 points in 18 games.
With five goals and 11 assists, Dylan Strome is one of the top offensive options for Washington with his 16 points (0.9 per game).
Through 18 games, Alexander Ovechkin has proven himself as a contributor for Washington. He has 14 points (five goals and nine assists).
Across 13 games played, Logan Thompson has a goaltending record of 7-5-1. During those games, he’s allowed 24 goals while recording 292 saves.
Kings

Adrian Kempe has totaled six goals and 13 assists in 19 games for Los Angeles, good for 19 points.
Quinton Byfield has posted 17 total points (0.9 per game) this campaign. He has four goals and 13 assists.
Kevin Fiala’s nine goals and five assists add up to 14 points this season.
Darcy Kuemper has a 7-3-3 record this season, with a .903 save percentage (24th in the league). He has 299 saves, and has allowed 32 goals (2.4 goals against average).
Capitals vs. Kings Injury Report

Capitals

Pierre-Luc Dubois: Out (Abdomen),

John Carlson: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)

Kings

Drew Doughty: Day-To-Day (Lower Body)

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