Los Angeles Kings
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3–6–2 · 8 pts
Wins–losses–overtime losses · 2026-27
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Los Angeles Kings vs Washington Capitals — Sunday, December 22, 2024 Game Analysis
Los Angeles Kings at Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena. Final.
Game Analysis
Capital One Arena
- USMNMT, FDSNW
WSH
- Aliaksei Protas (13)
- PPJakub Vrana (6)
- ENAliaksei Protas (14)
LAK
Los Angeles Kings vs Washington Capitals Game Summary — Sunday, December 22, 2024
By Hockey in 60
Initial summary · A fuller recap will replace this when published.
Washington Capitals defeated Los Angeles Kings 3–1. The game was played at Capital One Arena.
A brief summary of the verified result. Source: ESPN game record. Detailed reporting is shown when available.
Los Angeles Kings vs Washington Capitals Game Analysis — Sunday, December 22, 2024
By Hockey in 60
Washington Capitals won despite being outshot 26–21. Los Angeles Kings generated more shots on target, but the volume advantage did not translate into a better result. Washington Capitals scored on 14.3% of its shots, compared with 3.8% for Los Angeles Kings. Those are team scoring rates, not goalie save percentages; empty-net goals can affect them. The totals establish a difference in conversion, but cannot separate finishing, chance quality and goaltending.
Los Angeles Kings converted 1 of 1 power plays (100.0%); Washington Capitals converted 1 of 1 power plays (100.0%). Power-play goal totals were level, so the difference in the final score came from other scoring situations.
Washington Capitals won 67.3% of faceoffs. That is a clear edge in restarts, but faceoff percentage should not be treated as a possession percentage: the totals do not show where the draws occurred or what happened immediately afterwards.
Hockey in 60’s interpretation of verified game statistics, highlighting meaningful differences and what they suggest about the result. Comparisons describe this game, not season averages. Source: ESPN game statistics.
Los Angeles Kings vs Washington Capitals Official Game Highlights — Sunday, December 22, 2024
Los Angeles Kings vs Washington Capitals Game Statistics — Sunday, December 22, 2024
| Statistic | Los Angeles Kings | Washington Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| Shots on goal | 26 | 21 |
| Power-play goals | 1 | 1 |
| Power-play opportunities | 1 | 1 |
| Power-play conversion (%) | 100.0 | 100.0 |
| Faceoffs won (%) | 32.7 | 67.3 |
| Hits | 16 | 21 |
| Blocked shots | 13 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 5 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 14 |
| Penalty minutes | 2 | 2 |
Source: ESPN game statistics.
Scoring and goaltending
Washington Capitals won 3–1 at Capital One Arena.
Who scored
- Aliaksei Protas Goal (13) Snap Shot, assists: Pierre-Luc Dubois (19), Connor McMichael (13)
- Kevin Fiala Goal (13) Snap Shot, assists: Adrian Kempe (16), Brandt Clarke (16)
- Jakub Vrana Goal (6) Snap Shot, assists: Pierre-Luc Dubois (20)
- Aliaksei Protas Goal (14) Wrist Shot, assists: none
Goalies
- David Rittich stopped 18 of 20 for Los Angeles Kings.
- Logan Thompson stopped 25 of 26 for Washington Capitals.
Jakub Vrana Goal (6) Snap Shot, assists: Pierre-Luc Dubois (20) That made the score 1–2 in the 2nd, and Washington Capitals stayed ahead.