nhl Game Recap
Washington Ices Los Angeles 3-1 - Recap
Washington got a pair of goals from Aliaksei Protas as the Capitals skated to a 3-1 victory over Los Angeles on Sunday at Capital One Arena.
Washington won as a -158 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 5.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Washington got goals from Aliaksei Protas(2), and Jakub Vrana in the victory. Protas opened the scoring at 10:20 of the first period.
Logan Thompson stopped 25 of 26 Los Angeles shots in the victory.
Kevin Fiala scored for the Kings, finding the net behind Logan Thompson.
David Rittich stopped 18 of 20 shots for the Kings, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.
On the power play, Washington went 1-for-1, while the Kings were 1-for-1 with the man advantage.
Washington lost the shots on goal battle to Los Angeles by a margin of 26-21.
Washington looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Bruins. The Kings will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Edmonton.