Kings take losing streak into game against the Capitals
Los Angeles Kings (0-4-2, in the Pacific Division) vs. Washington Capitals (5-3, in the Metropolitan Division)Washington; Tuesday, 7 p.
The Los Angeles Kings, currently on a six-game losing streak, will face off against the Washington Capitals on Tuesday at 7 p.m. EDT. Washington boasts a 4-1-0 record at home and an overall record of 5-3. The Capitals are ranked ninth in the NHL with 39 total penalties, averaging 4.9 penalties per game. In contrast, Los Angeles has struggled on the road, going 0-1-2 in their last three games, and overall, they have a record of 0-4-2. The teams have never met this season.
Injuries are a concern for both teams. For the Capitals, Justin Soudsvig, Rasmus Sandin, Patrick Thomas, Pierre-Luc Dubois, and Matt Roy are all out due to illness or injury. On the Kings' side, Jakub Dvorak, Mats Zuccarello, Kevin Fiala, Jan Jenik, and Alex Turcotte are all sidelined for similar reasons. This matchup promises to be a tough one for the Kings, who are currently facing their worst stretch of play this season.
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