Washington Capitals at Los Angeles Kings NHL Predictions
2027-01-06 • Crypto.com Arena
Los Angeles Kings vs Washington Capitals @ 7:00 PM PST
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
LAK: 48.2%
WSH: 51.8%
Expected Goals
LAK: 2.91
WSH: 3.02
Total Goals
Median: 5.9
Over 5.5: 60%
Over 6.5: 43%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
LAK
Darcy Kuemper - 5-4-1 | 0.878 SV% | 3.53 GAA
WSH
Logan Thompson - 6-4-0 | 0.888 SV% | 3.20 GAA
| Stat | LAK | WSH |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.913 | 0.913 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.887 | 0.856 |
| SV% vs Opponent | 0.938 | 0.840 |
| GAA | 2.27 | 2.39 |
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats. Confirmed goalie row used when available; otherwise current projected starter is shown.
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 36% • LAK at home vs WSH: 2-3
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-20 | WSH 2 - 5 LAK | LAK | WSH |
| 2025-12-02 | LAK 1 - 3 WSH | WSH | LAK |
| 2025-11-17 | WSH 2 - 1 LAK | WSH | WSH |
| 2025-03-13 | LAK 3 - 0 WSH | LAK | LAK |
| 2024-12-22 | WSH 3 - 1 LAK | WSH | WSH |
🔮 Game Preview
This game is scheduled for 2027-01-06 at 7:00 PM PST.
Check back after the game for in-game win probability analysis and post-game results.
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