The Washington Capitals secured a 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings at Capital One Arena, improving their season record to 23-8-2.

Aliaksei Protas opened the scoring for the Capitals, netting his second goal in as many games. Kevin Fiala equalized for the Kings, but Jakub Vrana's power play goal restored the Capitals' lead. Protas sealed the win with an empty net goal.

Logan Thompson started in goal for Washington, while David Rittich was in net for Los Angeles.