Aliaksei Protas scored two goals, leading the Washington Capitals to a 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday night. With this win, the Capitals reclaimed the top spot in the Eastern Conference.

Jakub Vrana also contributed a goal, while Pierre-Luc Dubois provided two assists, further solidifying his role in the team's offense. The Kings' Kevin Fiala managed to score, but the team has struggled recently, losing three of their last four games.