Kings aim to end losing streak against Capitals on Tuesday night
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 8:11 AM
Last updated Oct 19, 2026
The Los Angeles Kings face the Washington Capitals on Tuesday at 7 p.m. EDT in Washington. The Kings are struggling with a six-game losing streak and have a record of 0-4-2, while the Capitals hold a 5-3 record. The Capitals are performing well at home with a 4-1-0 record and rank ninth in penalties with an average of 4.9 per game. The Kings have struggled on the road, going 0-1-2, and their record is 0-3-0 when they commit more penalties than their opponents. Both teams are set to meet for the first time this season.
- •Kings have lost six consecutive games.
- •Capitals are 4-1-0 in home games.
- •Both teams have multiple injuries affecting their rosters.
- •Match set for October 19 at 7 p.m. EDT.
- •This is the first matchup between the teams this season.
- 8:11 AMYahoo Sports — Kings take losing streak into game against the Capitals
"Los Angeles Kings (0-4-2, in the Pacific Division) vs. Washington Capitals (5-3, in the Metropolitan Division)Washington; Tuesday, 7 p.
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