WAS Capitals vs LA Kings Prediction: the hosts are showing great hockey

Prediction for the NHL match which will take place on December 23. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Washington is showing great hockey this season. Nobody expected the Capitals to be so quick - they were predicted to struggle for the Wild Card and at most a couple of wins in the first round of the Stanley Cup. But in reality, they are exceeding all expectations and showing great hockey, racking up win after win. It's no coincidence that the Capitals will continue to fight for the lead with New Jersey in the East standings. They currently have 46 points, while the Devils have four more games and only one point to spare. Washington approached the match after a 3:1 victory over Carolina.

Los Angeles should be given credit for stability. The club hasn't had any decline or crisis stories for a long time, and there are no questions about its results in the current campaign either. The Kings are in great condition, they have 19 wins in 33 games with 14 losses, and with 43 points they are in fourth position in the overall Western Conference table. At the same time, the Kings continue their road trip, which is very long - this will be their seventh straight away game. So far, the Kings are alternating wins and losses, and the day before they lost to Nashville in overtime (2:3).

We suggest opting in favor of Washington in the upcoming battle. The Capitals have everything to win this fight. They are in great condition, they beat a strong Carolina the day before, and if they win, they will regain the leadership in the East. At the same time, Los Angeles is clearly not in the best shape going into the visit - the road trip has already dragged on, and this is the seventh game away from home. The Kings definitely lack strength and emotion, which was evident in the previous day's game against Nashville. Moreover, for the already exhausted Kings, it's also a back-to-back - we're opting for a final victory for the home team (taking into account overtime and shootout).