Los Angeles Kings vs Washington Capitals Final Score, Oct. 20, 2026
Los Angeles Kings2-5-2, 6 pts
Washington Capitals6-4-0, 12 ptsThe Los Angeles Kings vs Washington Capitals final score on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026: the Kings beat the Capitals 5-2. The first period ended 2-2, and after the third it was Kings 5, Capitals 2.
Kings vs Capitals Score by Period
Goals in each period for both clubs, visitors first. The Total column is the final score.
Kings vs Capitals Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Capitals play at Capital One Arena in Washington.
| Matchup | Los Angeles Kings at Washington Capitals |
|---|---|
| Date | Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 PM ET |
| Status | Final |
| TV | MNMT |
| Venue | Capital One Arena, Washington |
| Home team | Washington Capitals (Washington, United States) |
| Away team | Los Angeles Kings |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
| Final score | Kings 5, Capitals 2 |
Kings vs Capitals in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Kings and the Capitals meet twice in 2026-27. 1 game has been played and the Kings lead the season series 1-0. Every meeting is listed below with its result or start time, and each one opens that game's own page.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 20 | 2-2, 0-0, 3-0 | MNMT | Final | |
| Wed, Jan 6 | Washington CapitalsWSHLos Angeles KingsLAK | ABTV | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Kings and Capitals
The Kings are 2-5-2, 7th in the Pacific Division with 6 points and a last-10 record of 2-5-2. The Capitals are 6-4-0, 4th in the Metropolitan with 12 points and 6-4-0 in their last 10.
| Team | GP | Record | PTS | Home | Away | GF | GA | Streak | Last 10 | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 2-5-2 | 6 | 0-3-0 | 2-2-2 | 21 | 32 | L1 | 2-5-2 | LWWLL | |
| 10 | 6-4-0 | 12 | 5-2-0 | 1-2-0 | 34 | 32 | W1 | 6-4-0 | WLWWL |
Next Game for the Kings and the Capitals
Los Angeles Kings
The Kings next play at New York Rangers on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on MSG.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 26 | Los Angeles KingsLAK3 New York RangersNYR1 | MSG | 1st period |
Washington Capitals
The Capitals next play vs Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET on TNT, truTV, NBC Sports Phil +.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 28 |  Philadelphia FlyersPHIWashington CapitalsWSH | TNT, truTV, NBC Sports Phil + | Scheduled |
FAQ About Kings vs Capitals
Who won Kings vs Capitals on Oct. 20, 2026?
The Kings beat the Capitals 5-2. Final score: Los Angeles Kings 5, Washington Capitals 2.
What was the Kings vs Capitals score by period?
The first period ended 2-2, and after the third it was Kings 5, Capitals 2.
Did Kings vs Capitals go to overtime?
No. The game was decided in regulation.
Where is Kings vs Capitals being played?
At Capital One Arena in Washington, home of the Washington Capitals. The Los Angeles Kings are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Kings or the Capitals?
The Capitals. They are 6-4-0 with 12 points, against 2-5-2 and 6 points for the Kings.
How many times do the Kings and Capitals play in 2026-27?
Twice. 1 game has been played and the Kings lead the season series 1-0.
Does Kings vs Capitals count in the standings?
Yes. It is a regular-season game: two points for a win, one for a loss in overtime or a shootout.
When do the Kings and Capitals play again?
On Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2027 at 10:00 PM ET, Washington Capitals at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
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