Capitals fall to the Kings 5-2

The Washington Capitals lost to the Los Angeles Kings 5-2 on Tuesday, October 20, at Capital One Arena in Washington.

It was tied 2-2 after the first period, it was tied 2-2 after the second period, and the Kings led 5-2 after regulation.

With 9:25 left in the first period, Ryan Leonard scored on a snap shot, assisted by Jonny Brodzinski and Anthony Beauvillier. Washington Capitals led 1-0. With 7:28 left in the third period, Erik Gustafsson scored on a snap shot. Los Angeles Kings led 3-2. With 18:15 left in the third period, Scott Laughton scored on a snap shot, assisted by Joel Armia and Erik Haula. Los Angeles Kings led 5-2.

Adrian Kempe led the Kings with 2 goals. Ryan Leonard led the Capitals with 1 goal. Darcy Kuemper stopped 30 of 32 shots for the Kings.

Washington Capitals were favored by 1.5 goals. Capitals did not cover. The total was 5.5, and the game went over.

The Capitals are 5-4. In their last 4 games they lost to the Los Angeles Kings 2-5 at home on October 20, beat the New Jersey Devils 4-2 at home on October 17, beat the Montreal Canadiens 5-4 at home on October 14, and lost to the Carolina Hurricanes 2-4 in Carolina on October 13.

The Kings are 1-6. In their last 4 games they beat the Washington Capitals 5-2 in Washington on October 20, lost to the Boston Bruins 1-4 at home on October 17, lost to the Edmonton Oilers 1-4 at home on October 13, and lost to the Vegas Golden Knights 1-2 in Vegas on October 10.

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