Kempe's first NHL goal propels Kings past slumping Caps, 4-2
Adrian Kempe scored his first NHL goal with 11:14 to play and captain Anze Kopitar had a goal and an assist in the Los Angeles Kings' 4-2 victory over the Washington Capitals on Saturday.
National Hockey League
FINAL
Washington Capitals
2
Los Angeles Kings
4
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WSH | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| LA | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs Florida Panthers | W 4-3 | NHL |
| 11/3/26 | vs Dallas Stars | L 5-6 | NHL |
| 11/1/26 | vs Minnesota Wild | L 1-5 | NHL |
| 10/29/26 | @ Nashville Predators | W 4-3 | NHL |
| 10/28/26 | vs Philadelphia Flyers | W 5-2 | NHL |
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Play by Play
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Goal 19:58 2-4
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Penalty 19:25
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Missed 19:07 2-3
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Missed 16:12 2-3
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Penalty 15:57
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Missed 9:52 2-3
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Goal 8:46 2-3
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Missed 19:52 2-2
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Missed 19:28 2-2
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Penalty 16:52
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Penalty 11:32
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Missed 10:56 2-2
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Missed 10:43 2-2
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Missed 9:39 2-2
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Missed 9:30 2-2
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Missed 7:59 2-2
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Missed 7:57 2-2
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Goal 7:20 2-2
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Penalty 5:51
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Missed 3:11 2-1
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Missed 2:03 2-1
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Goal 0:47 2-1
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Missed 16:51 1-1
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Goal 15:30 1-1
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Missed 15:03 1-0
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Missed 13:56 1-0
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Missed 13:46 1-0
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Missed 13:16 1-0
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Penalty 12:52
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Penalty 12:32
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Missed 10:45 1-0
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Penalty 10:26
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Missed 8:50 1-0
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Goal 4:35 1-0
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Missed 3:04 0-0
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Penalty 2:50
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Missed 2:31 0-0
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Missed 0:59 0-0
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Missed 0:56 0-0
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Missed 0:27 0-0
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End of Game 20:00 2-4
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Period End 20:00 2-4
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Face Off 19:58 2-4
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Goal 19:58 2-4
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Hit 19:48 2-3
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Face Off 19:25 2-3
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Penalty 19:25
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Shot 19:19 2-3
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Missed 19:07 2-3
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Giveaway 18:58 2-3
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Shot 18:57 2-3
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Shot 18:56 2-3
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Hit 18:33 2-3
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Giveaway 17:40 2-3
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Hit 17:30 2-3
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Face Off 17:12 2-3
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Stoppage 17:12 2-3
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Shot 17:10 2-3
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Hit 17:02 2-3
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Shot 16:23 2-3
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Missed 16:12 2-3
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Hit 16:08 2-3
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Face Off 15:57 2-3
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Penalty 15:57
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Giveaway 15:26 2-3
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Hit 14:53 2-3
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Takeaway 14:32 2-3
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Hit 14:17 2-3
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Face Off 14:08 2-3
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Stoppage 14:08 2-3
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Shot 14:07 2-3
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Face Off 14:04 2-3
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Stoppage 14:04 2-3
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Blocked 14:03 2-3
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Face Off 12:34 2-3
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Stoppage 12:34 2-3
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Hit 12:22 2-3
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Hit 11:25 2-3
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Face Off 10:38 2-3
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Stoppage 10:38 2-3
Showing the last 40 of 288 events.
Team Stats
WSH
LA
10
Blocked Shots
13
24
Hits
34
1
Takeaways
3
19
Shots
22
1
Power Play Goals
2
3
Power Play Opportunities
6
33.3
Power Play Percentage
33.3
0
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
32
Faceoffs Won
27
0.0
Faceoff Win Percent
0.0
9
Giveaways
11
6
Total Penalties
3
12
Penalty Minutes
6
Head to Head
Series tied 1-1
Injuries
Los Angeles Kings
- Kevin Fiala Injured Reserve
- Erik Gustafsson Day-To-Day
- Jakub Dvorak Injured Reserve
Washington Capitals
- Rasmus Sandin Injured Reserve
- Vincent Desharnais Injured Reserve
- Patrick Thomas Injured Reserve
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