Capitals end Kings’ 5-game winning streak with narrow 2-1 victory

The Washington Capitals edged out the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 in a hard-fought match on Wednesday night.

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Anthony Mantha and Connor McMichael provided the goals for Washington in a game, where the third line made all the difference.

“Best line by far, not even close. They carried us offensively,” Capitals coach Spencer Carbery said. “They were on for the first goal against which I was wasn’t happy about. They turned it around and quickly generated a scoring chance on the next shift.”

Arthur Kaliyev was the sole scorer for the Kings, as they succumb for first loss of the season, when scoring first. Goaltender Cam Talbot stopped 13 shots.

“I didn’t think we were a disaster. I don’t think we played poorly,” Kings coach Todd McLellan said. “But early in the game, we gave up two goals based on details. And when you don’t score four or five in a night, and you’re gonna have those nights, those details become important.”