Can the Capitals Seize Victory Against the Kings at Capital One Arena?

As the Washington Capitals prepare to host the Los Angeles Kings at Capital One Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can bounce back from recent setbacks. The Capitals have shown a mix of performances in their last few outings, with a notable victory against the Pittsburgh Penguins but also suffering losses to both Carolina Hurricanes and New Jersey Devils.

The game against the Hurricanes highlighted some areas of concern for Washington. Despite an early lead with two goals in the first period, they were unable to maintain momentum, eventually falling 6-2. The faceoff win percentage stood out as a particular weakness; winning only 39 percent compared to Carolina's dominant 61 percent.

In contrast, during their clash with New Jersey Devils, it was powerplay opportunities that seemed promising for Washington. They managed to score two powerplay goals but still ended up on the losing side with a final score of 6-3. Their faceoff performance improved slightly but remained below par at 43 percent.

However, it's not all doom and gloom for Capitals fans. In their away game against Pittsburgh Penguins, Washington showcased what they're capable of by securing an impressive four-goal lead in just one period and holding onto it throughout the match for a final scoreline of 4-3 in favor of Washington.

Looking ahead to their matchup with Los Angeles Kings, maintaining strong defensive play will be crucial for Washington if they are going to turn around their fortunes at home. Fans should look out for how well they can capitalize on powerplay chances and improve faceoff win percentages which have been fluctuating over recent games.

The upcoming game is scheduled on January 7th at Capital One Arena starting at 8:00 PM Eastern Time. Fans can catch all the action live on NHL Network (channel 215), BSW (channel 692), or MNMT (channel 642).