Monday's NHL action will see the Washington Capitals (8-8-2) square off against the Los Angeles Kings (10-5-4), starting at 7 p.m. ET at Capital One Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Capitals rank 14th in the Eastern Conference and the Kings are third in the Western Conference.
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Capitals vs. Kings: Nov. 17 Viewing Options
- Date: Monday, November 17, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Washington D.C.
- Venue: Capital One Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Capitals' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.83 | 23rd |
| Goals Allowed | 2.56 | 4th |
| Shots | 30.0 | 5th |
| Shots Allowed | 25.9 | 7th |
| Power Play % | 14.55% | 29th |
| Penalty Kill % | 72.88% | 27th |
Kings' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.84 | 22nd |
| Goals Allowed | 2.74 | 7th |
| Shots | 28.8 | 11th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.2 | 10th |
| Power Play % | 15.52% | 28th |
| Penalty Kill % | 78.46% | 21st |
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Capitals vs. Kings Top Players
Capitals
- Tom Wilson has been critical to Washington's offense this season, registering 17 points in 18 games.
- Dylan Strome is another of Washington's important contributors currently with 16 total points (five goals and 11 assists) to his name.
- On 44 shots (for five goals) and nine assists, Alexander Ovechkin has contributed 14 points this season.
- Logan Thompson (7-5-1) has a 1.8 goals against average and a save percentage of .924 for Washington.
Kings
- Adrian Kempe has scored six goals (0.3 per game) and put up 13 assists (0.7 per game), fueling the Los Angeles offense with 19 total points (1.0 per game). He averages 3.3 shots per game, shooting 9.5%.
- Quinton Byfield is a leading scorer for Los Angeles with 17 total points this season. He has scored four goals and added 13 assists in 19 games.
- Los Angeles' Kevin Fiala is among the top offensive players on the team with 14 total points (nine goals and five assists).
- Darcy Kuemper is 7-3-3 in 13 games this season, conceding 32 goals (2.4 goals against average) with 299 saves and a .903 save percentage (24th in the league).
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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Capitals' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11/2025 | Hurricanes | W 4-1 | Away |
| 11/13/2025 | Panthers | L 6-3 | Away |
| 11/15/2025 | Devils | L 3-2 | Home |
| 11/17/2025 | Kings | - | Home |
| 11/19/2025 | Oilers | - | Home |
| 11/20/2025 | Canadiens | - | Away |
| 11/22/2025 | Lightning | - | Home |
Kings' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11/2025 | Canadiens | W 5-1 | Away |
| 11/13/2025 | Maple Leafs | W 4-3 | Away |
| 11/15/2025 | Senators | W 1-0 | Away |
| 11/17/2025 | Capitals | - | Away |
| 11/20/2025 | Sharks | - | Away |
| 11/21/2025 | Bruins | - | Home |
| 11/24/2025 | Senators | - | Home |