Protas and Dubois help power the Capitals past the Kings 3-1

Los Angeles Kings center Akil Thomas (26) has the puck stolen from him by Washington Capitals defenseman Rasmus Sandin (38) and right wing Tom Wilson (43) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Washington.

Los Angeles Kings center Akil Thomas (26) has the puck stolen from him by Washington Capitals defenseman Rasmus Sandin (38) and right wing Tom Wilson (43) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)


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WASHINGTON — Aliaksei Protas scored twice and the Washington Capitals beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-1 on Sunday night. Jakub Vrana also scored and Pierre-Luc Dubois had two assists en route to the win, which puts the Capitals back atop the Eastern Conference standings. Logan Thompson made 25 saves to advance to 13-2-2. Kevin Fiala had the lone goal for the Kings, who have lost three of the last four games. David Rittich stopped 18 shots in the defeat, dropping to 10-8.

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