Lindgren then made a stellar save on Kempe in front with 3:58 remaining, and Kempe skated out from behind Lindgren and hit the crossbar with just under three minutes to play. Los Angeles got a power play less than a minute later but could not capitalize. Washington challenged the play and, after a video review, it was ruled the Kings were offside entering the zone. The Capitals did not get a power play.Īnze Kopitar appeared to tie the game 2-2 at 11:10 of the third period, knocking in a one-timer from the right circle off a pass from Adrian Kempe. The Kings were 0-for-3 with the man advantage.
Aliaksei Protas had two assists.Īrthur Kaliyev scored for the Kings, who had won five straight.
Charlie Lindgren made 38 saves, including 15 in the third period, to help the visiting Washington Capitals beat the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 on Wednesday night.Īnthony Mantha and Connor McMichael each had a goal and an assist for the Capitals, who had lost two in a row.
