Kings Seek Redemption at Capital One Arena Against Capitals

As the Los Angeles Kings prepare to face off against the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can bounce back from a string of challenging games. The Kings have shown resilience in their recent matchups, but they've also left points on the table that could prove crucial as the season progresses.

In their last three outings, the Kings have experienced a mix of outcomes. Their most recent game against the Detroit Red Wings ended in a shootout loss, despite outshooting their opponents 43 to 27 and maintaining a faceoff win percentage of 52 percent. This was an improvement over their previous game where they were shut out by the Toronto Maple Leafs, managing no goals on 31 shots and succumbing to a plus-minus rating of -16.

However, it's not all doom and gloom for Los Angeles. Before these setbacks, they secured an overtime loss point against the Edmonton Oilers. In that encounter, they matched Edmonton's physicality with 29 hits and converted one out of four powerplay opportunities.

One area for potential improvement is special teams performance; while powerplay opportunities have been capitalized upon occasionally (as seen against Edmonton), consistency is key for success in this department.

The upcoming game presents an opportunity for redemption and perhaps a chance to start turning those close losses into wins. The venue may play its part too; away from home ice at Crypto.com Arena where two of these three games took place, there might be less pressure on the Kings as they step onto Capitals' territory.

Fans can catch all the action from this promising matchup on January 7th at 20:00 GMT. The game will be broadcasted nationally on NHL Network (channel 215), BSW (channel 692), and MNMT (channel 642).