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The Capitals continue their three-game road trip when they visit the Los Angeles Kings tonight at Crypto.com Arena for the second and final regular-season meeting between the teams this season. The Capitals defeated the Kings 3-1 on Dec. 22 at Capital One Arena. Aliaksei Protas scored two goals in the victory, while Pierre-Luc Dubois recorded two assists and Logan Thompson stopped 25 of 26 shots faced. Washington is 9-2-0 in its last 11 games against the Kings dating to the 2018-19 season and have won four out of its last five games (4-1-0) in Los Angeles. The Capitals (43-14-8, 94 points) enter tonight’s game with the best record in the NHL and on a five-game winning streak.

Lars Eller is expected to play in his 1,100th career game tonight. The Rodovre, Denmark native will become the 24th active skater and 231st skater in NHL history to reach the 1,100-game mark. Eller’s 1,099 career games played are the most among Danish-born players, while he ranks fourth among the 2007 draft class in games played. The 2018 Stanley Cup champion has played 534 of his 1,099 career games with the Capitals and has also appeared in 59 playoff games with Washington.

Eller, who was reacquired from the Pittsburgh Penguins on Nov. 12, has recorded 19 points (10g, 9a) in 63 games with the Capitals and Penguins this season. Eller ranks second on the Capitals in face-off win percentage (51.0%) since rejoining the team.


Schedule & Availability

Thursday, March 13

11 a.m. PT – Morning skate, Crypto.com Arena

7:30 p.m. PT – Capitals at Los Angeles Kings, Crypto.com Arena

TV: MNMT2

Radio: 106.7 The Fan, Caps Radio 24/7

Friday, March 14

2 p.m. PT – Practice, SAP Center

Saturday, March 15

11:45 a.m. PT – Head coach Spencer Carbery media availability, SAP Center

2 p.m. PT – Capitals at San Jose Sharks, SAP Center

TV: MNMT

Radio: 106.7 The Fan, Caps Radio 24/7

Sunday, March 16

Day off

Monday, March 17

10:30 a.m. – Practice, MedStar Capitals Iceplex

24-25 Media Guide

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Latest Videos

Alex Ovechkin | March 11

Anthony Beauvillier | March 8

Charlie Lindgren | March 3

Chris Patrick | February 27

Alex Ovechkin | January 25

Alex Ovechkin | January 21

Logan Thompson | January 20

Alex Ovechkin | Postgame

Alex Ovechkin | December 28

Lars Eller | November 13

Caps Clips

March 13, 2025

Dump ’n Chase: Caps Clash with Kings in LA / Protas Notches Hat Trick in Win Over Ducks / Skate Shavings -- News and Notes from Caps' Morning Skate

Anaheim Ducks: Recap: Ducks Can't Hold Off Caps in Third Period, Fall 7-4 in Homestand Finale

Washington Post: Pierre-Luc Dubois returns to L.A. in a completely different place / Aliaksei Protas has a trick up his sleeve, thanks to Alex Ovechkin

Monumental Sports Network: John Walton has chance to witness two of NHL's rarest goals / Joe B will call Ovi goals during national broadcasts - 3/11

The Athletic: Pierre-Luc Dubois on struggles with Kings, rebirth with Capitals and a win-win trade: ‘That’s on me’ / NHL goalie tandem power rankings: Evaluating all 32 teams in net this season (Washington Capitals mentioned)

NHL.com: NHL On Tap: Ovechkin resumes pursuit of Gretzky record for Capitals against Kings / Super 16: Trade Deadline returns entering playoff push highlight power rankings (Washington Capitals mentioned) / Ovechkin’s chase of Gretzky’s goal record brings back memories for 1994 Kings / Trophy Tracker: Carbery of Capitals top choice for Adams as coach of year / Protas scores 1st NHL hat trick, Capitals top Ducks for 5th straight win / Dylan Strome shares sweet moment with family before game against brother, Ducks / Capitals release special lawn signs celebrating 'The Gr8 Chase' / Ovechkin's chase of Gretzky's NHL goals record ‘just unbelievable,’ Selanne says

AP: Aliaksei Protas gets first NHL hat trick, Alex Ovechkin has 3 assists as Capitals defeat Ducks 7-4

The Hockey News – Washington: Aliaksei Protas Has Transformed Into An 'Elite Talent' For The Capitals This Season. He Says He's Just Getting Started / Capitals Prospect Ryan Leonard Takes Hockey East Scoring Title / Ovechkin Silences Critics With Unselfish Play In Anaheim As He Passes Up 887 / Takeaways: Protas' Hat Trick, Unselfish Ovechkin Power Capitals Past Ducks / Capitals vs. Ducks Preview: Line Combinations, Stats, Storylines To Watch / Capitals Eager To Fix Starts As They Kick Off Road Trip Out West / Capitals Captain Alex Ovechkin Approaching Final Push For Record With Humblenss: 'Why You Have To Be Selfish?'

Sportsnet: NHL Power Rankings: A catchy limerick for all 32 teams (Washington Capitals mentioned)

ESPN: NHL Awards Watch: Who's leading for Hart, Norris, Calder? (Washington Capitals mentioned)

Sports Business Journal: MSN, NHL agree to local call of Ovechkin’s record / Newsletter attached.

Barrett Sports Media: Monumental Sports Network Announces Added Alex Ovechkin-Related Coverage

Bleacher Report: Post-2025 NHL Trade Deadline Playoff Predictions (Washington Capitals mentioned)

Daily Faceoff: Top eight statistical storylines to watch on the NHL’s stretch drive (Washington Capitals mentioned)

Reuters: Caps' Pierre-Luc Dubois faces former team in visit to L.A. / Capitals overtake Ducks in explosive 3rd period

Sports Illustrated: Washington Capitals' Logan Thompson Continues Unlikely Vezina Run / Boston College’s Ryan Leonard Earns Pair of Hockey East Honors / Washington Capitals HC Early Jack Adams Favorite / Alex Ovechkin Passes Up Goal Chance to Help Teammate Amid Wayne Gretzky Record Chase / NHL Power Rankings: Panthers On The Hunt (Washington Capitals mentioned)

Los Angeles Times: Alex Ovechkin is held goalless, but Capitals defeat the Ducks

Orange County Register: Ducks fade late in loss to league-leading Capitals

Deseret News: Hockey 101: What’s the difference between clean and dirty hits? (Tom Wilson mentioned)

Toronto Sun: Simmons: The evolution and growth of Alexander Ovechkin / Appointment viewing: NHL East playoffs shaped by last days of schedule (Washington Capitals mentioned)

Washington Times: Capitals ticket prices soar as Ovechkin approaches NHL goals record / Capitals’ voice gets to call Ovechkin’s potential record-breaking goal / Alex Ovechkin | March 11

The MoCo Show: DMV Hockey Fans to Enjoy Extensive Gameday Coverage as Ovechkin Pursues NHL Goal-Scoring Record as MNMT is Set to Release Iconic Commentary if Ovechkin Makes History / Brooke Grove Elementary Students Celebrate Washington Capitals’ 50th Anniversary with Special Music Video Project

WRC-TV NBC 4 Washington: Capital One Arena decked out for Ovechkin’s goal record chase – NBC4 Washington / Newsletter attached.

WUSA-TV CBS 9: Show your support! Ovechkin lawn signs available as he chases all-time goal record / Capitals extend winning streak as Protas scores first hat trick

WJLA-TV ABC 7:

106.7 The Fan: Jakob Chychrun on Aliaksei Protas' strong season: 'Our entire team should work with whoever he worked with last summer' / Joe Beninati Breaks Some Monumental News / Monumental, NHL agree to in-house broadcasts of Caps' national games, ensuring a Beninati call of Ovi record-breaker

980 AM The Team: Monumental, NHL agree to in-house broadcasts of Caps' national games, ensuring a Beninati call of Ovi record-breaker

730DC: Newsletter attached.

The Gist: Newsletter attached.

The Sporting Tribune: Capitals take Ducks best swings, pull away late, 7-4

NHL Trade Talk: NHL to Ensure Ovechkin’s Historic Goal Called By Special Voice

OutKick: Caps Broadcaster, NHL Work Deal to Make Sure Long-Time Broadcaster Calls Ovechkin Record-Breaking Goal

Awful Announcing: Monumental Sports Network, NHL reach agreement over Ovechkin record

Broadcast (Excluding Game Highlights):

Washington Capitals: Caps Fore Charity 2025 / Canal Park Skate / Nid Dowd | Postgame / Pierre-Luc Dubois | Postgame / Aliaksei Protas | Postgame / Spencer Carbery | Postgame / Spencer Carbery | March 11 / Rinkside Update | Dylan Strome / Alex Ovechkin | March 11

Monumental Sports Network: Aliaksei Protas chats with Koken after first NHL hat trick / Breaking the Unbreakable, with Cal Ripken Jr. / Rink Report | Walton set up to witness 2 all-time NHL goals / Rink Report | Ovi is within single digits of the record / Rink Report - 3/11/25

Caps Radio 24/7: Caps This Morning with John Walton & Katie Florio: Today's Podcast

KCOP-TV Ducks Live: On Alex Ovechkin and The V Foundation (9 p.m.)

NBC Sports California: On Alex Ovechkin and The V Foundation (11 p.m.)

WJLA-TV ABC 7: On the Gr8 Chase Lawn Signs (5 p.m., 6 a.m.)

WTTG-TV FOX 5: On the Gr8 Chase Lawn Signs (4 p.m., 5 p.m., 4 a.m., 5 a.m., 6 a.m.)

WUSA-TV CBS 9: On the Gr8 Chase Lawn Signs (5 a.m., 6 a.m.)

Los Angeles Kings Clips:

Los Angeles Kings: 3/11 Final - Kings 4, Islanders 1

NHL.com: Special teams spark Kings past Islanders for 3rd straight win / Kopitar makes appearance on Netflix series ‘Drive to Survive’

AP: Islanders have a pair of 2nd-period goals wiped out on goalie interference challenges by the Kings / Danault, Byfield score in 2nd period as Kings beat Islanders 4-1 / Andrei Kuzmenko's Debut Brings New Energy into the LA Kings

Los Angeles Times: Kings win third in a row, move one point back of second in Pacific Division

Mayor’s Manor: Kings Of The Podcast, Ep. 222 – New Look Roster in LA

Los Angeles Daily News: Kings host Capitals in a showdown packed with drama / Kings take down Islanders for 3rd straight win

The Hockey News – Los Angeles: Kings Take Ugly Win vs. Islanders, Keep Playoff Pressure On / Kings Crush Islanders 4-1