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Washington Capitals vs Los Angeles Kings: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Washington Capitals (10-6-0) visit the Los Angeles Kings (5-8-2) on Wednesday, January 6, 2027 at 10:00 PM ET, at crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA. TV: ABTV. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Los Angeles Kings vs Washington Capitals.

NHLWednesday, January 6, 2027

Washington Capitals10-6-0

10:00 PM ETJan 6, 2027

Los Angeles Kings5-8-2

DateJan 6, 2027

Time10:00 PM ET

Venuecrypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA

TVABTV

Team comparison

Washington CapitalsLos Angeles Kings

Goals per game

3.5

3.0

Goals allowed per game

3.3

3.5

10-6-0Record5-8-2

4th in Metropolitan DivisionStanding7th in Pacific Division

3-2Road record / home record2-5

WWLLWLast 5LWLWL

W2StreakL1

Team stats

Washington CapitalsLos Angeles Kings

Goals Against Average

3.40

3.47

Shots Against per Game

27.7

27.9

Penalty Kill Percentage

76.5

62.5

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

3.53

3.00

Shots per Game

27.8

27.9

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

20.0

23.1

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

162

157

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Washington Capitals

Rasmus Sandin D · Knee - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Vincent Desharnais D · Abdomen - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Patrick Thomas C · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Los Angeles Kings

Erik Gustafsson D · Undisclosed - Not Specified

Out

Kevin Fiala LW · Lower Leg - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Jakub Dvorak D · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Recent form

Washington CapitalsWWLLW

Nov 10, 2026 · at Ottawa SenatorsW 3-2

Nov 7, 2026 · vs Florida PanthersW 4-3

Nov 3, 2026 · vs Dallas StarsL 5-6

Nov 1, 2026 · vs Minnesota WildL 1-5

Oct 29, 2026 · at Nashville PredatorsW 4-3

Los Angeles KingsLWLWL

Nov 7, 2026 · vs Pittsburgh PenguinsL 2-5

Nov 4, 2026 · vs San Jose SharksW 7-2

Oct 31, 2026 · vs Buffalo SabresL 2-3

Oct 29, 2026 · vs Ottawa SenatorsW 6-5

Oct 27, 2026 · at Chicago BlackhawksL 1-2

Season series

LA leads series 1-0

Jan 6, 2027WSH 0, LA 0

Oct 20, 2026LA 5, WSH 2

Team pages

Washington Capitals
Schedule, roster and stats

Los Angeles Kings
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Washington Capitals vs Los Angeles Kings?

The game is on Wednesday, January 6, 2027 at 10:00 PM ET at crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA.

How can I watch Washington Capitals vs Los Angeles Kings?

TV: ABTV.

What are the records of the Washington Capitals and Los Angeles Kings?

Washington Capitals: 10-6-0. Los Angeles Kings: 5-8-2.

Who is injured for Washington Capitals vs Los Angeles Kings?

Listed out or doubtful: Washington Capitals: Rasmus Sandin, Vincent Desharnais, Patrick Thomas. Los Angeles Kings: Erik Gustafsson, Kevin Fiala, Jakub Dvorak. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Washington Capitals vs Los Angeles Kings played?

crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA.

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