Los Angeles Kings at Washington Capitals
NHL game between the Los Angeles Kings and the Washington Capitals on Oct 20, 2026. Final score: Los Angeles Kings 5, Washington Capitals 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Venue | Capital One Arena |
| Los Angeles Kings score | 5 |
| Washington Capitals score | 2 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Artemi Panarin | L | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16:50 | 0.53 | 2.37 |
| 2nd | Adrian Kempe | R | 2 | 0 | 6 | 18:18 | 0.56 | 1.96 |
| 3rd | Jakob Chychrun | D | 0 | 1 | 5 | 26:38 | 0.35 | 1.70 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Los Angeles Kings–Washington Capitals) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 09:25 | WSH | Ryan Leonard | Jonny Brodzinski, Anthony Beauvillier | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 18:35 | WSH | Cole Hutson | Jordan Kyrou, Jakob Chychrun | 5v4 | 0–2 |
| 1st 19:27 | LAK | Adrian Kempe | Artemi Panarin, Alex Laferriere | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 1st 19:58 | LAK | Artemi Panarin | — | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 07:28 | LAK | Erik Gustafsson | — | 4v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 11:35 | LAK | Adrian Kempe | Artemi Panarin, Alex Laferriere | 5v5 | 4–2 |
| 3rd 18:15 | LAK | Scott Laughton | Joel Armia, Erik Haula | 6v5 EN | 5–2 |
Team Comparison
| Los Angeles Kings | Washington Capitals | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 26 | 32 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.08 | 4.49 |
| High-danger shots | 13 | 30 |
| Corsi % | 37.3% | 62.7% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 1/4 |
| Faceoff % | 50.9% | 49.1% |
| Hits | 28 | 21 |
| Blocks | 18 | 8 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 20 |
| Takeaways | 7 | 2 |
Los Angeles Kings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artemi Panarin | L | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 16:50 | 0.53 | 2.37 |
| Adrian Kempe | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 18:18 | 0.56 | 1.96 |
| Joel Armia | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:36 | 0.03 | 1.61 |
| Alex Laferriere | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 20:37 | 0.28 | 1.58 |
| Scott Laughton | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 15:25 | 0.79 | 1.43 |
| Erik Gustafsson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:52 | 0.25 | 1.10 |
| Andre Lee | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:09 | 0.23 | 0.61 |
| Brian Dumoulin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:30 | 0.00 | 0.35 |
| Mikey Anderson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:11 | 0.00 | 0.26 |
| Brandt Clarke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:24 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Quinton Byfield | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2:44 | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Samuel Helenius | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:27 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Erik Haula | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:49 | 0.15 | -0.11 |
| Corey Perry | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:39 | 0.01 | -0.20 |
| Trevor Moore | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:42 | 0.00 | -0.48 |
| Joel Edmundson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:53 | 0.00 | -0.56 |
| Mats Zuccarello | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:55 | 0.21 | -0.65 |
| Drew Doughty | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:18 | 0.00 | -0.94 |
Washington Capitals Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakob Chychrun | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 26:38 | 0.35 | 1.70 |
| Ilya Protas | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:28 | 0.16 | 0.91 |
| Matt Roy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:30 | 0.12 | 0.80 |
| Ryan Leonard | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:31 | 0.36 | 0.73 |
| Alex Ovechkin | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:21 | 0.40 | 0.73 |
| Cole Hutson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 21:44 | 0.54 | 0.68 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:59 | 0.12 | 0.67 |
| Ivan Miroshnichenko | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:34 | 0.00 | 0.52 |
| Jonny Brodzinski | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10:12 | 0.05 | 0.52 |
| Jordan Kyrou | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:50 | 0.25 | 0.37 |
| Aliaksei Protas | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:09 | 0.39 | 0.02 |
| Timothy Liljegren | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:44 | 0.00 | -0.01 |
| Boone Jenner | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:51 | 0.20 | -0.10 |
| Tom Wilson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:40 | 0.38 | -0.11 |
| Alex Tuch | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:59 | 0.44 | -0.14 |
| Martin Fehérváry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:39 | 0.05 | -0.15 |
| Dylan Strome | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:59 | 0.62 | -0.34 |
| Vincent Desharnais | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:33 | 0.07 | -1.14 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darcy Kuemper | Los Angeles Kings | 30 | 32 | 93.8% | 2.49 | W |
| Logan Thompson | Washington Capitals | 21 | 25 | 84.0% | -1.43 | L |
Analysis
The Los Angeles Kings defeated the Washington Capitals 5–2 on Oct 20, 2026.
Washington Capitals generated 4.49 expected goals to Los Angeles Kings's 3.08 — Washington Capitals owned the better of the chances but Los Angeles Kings took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Artemi Panarin led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.37 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 3 shots on goal.
Darcy Kuemper stopped 30 of 32, worth 2.49 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Los Angeles Kings vs Washington Capitals game?
The Los Angeles Kings beat the Washington Capitals 5–2 on Oct 20, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Los Angeles Kings 5, Washington Capitals 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Artemi Panarin led all skaters at 2.37, on 1G, 2A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Washington Capitals generated 4.49 expected goals and Los Angeles Kings generated 3.08, so Washington Capitals created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Los Angeles Kings put 26 shots on goal and Washington Capitals put 32. High-danger chances went 13 to 30.