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Los Angeles Kings left wing Andre Lee (47) handles the puck as Washington Capitals center Nic Dowd (26) defends during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)

Los Angeles Kings left wing Andre Lee (47) handles the puck as Washington Capitals center Nic Dowd (26) defends during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)

Los Angeles Kings center Samuel Helenius, right, handles the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)

Los Angeles Kings center Samuel Helenius, right, handles the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74) handles the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Los Angeles Kings, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74) handles the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Los Angeles Kings, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)

Washington Capitals center Aliaksei Protas (21) celebrates his goal with teammates as fans cheer during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Los Angeles Kings, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)

Washington Capitals center Aliaksei Protas (21) celebrates his goal with teammates as fans cheer during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Los Angeles Kings, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)

Washington Capitals center Nic Dowd, right attempts a shot as Los Angeles Kings goaltender David Rittich (31) defends during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)

Washington Capitals center Nic Dowd, right attempts a shot as Los Angeles Kings goaltender David Rittich (31) defends during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)

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)

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)

Washington Capitals left wing Pierre-Luc Dubois handles the puck as Los Angeles Kings defenseman Joel Edmundson (6) defends during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)

Washington Capitals left wing Pierre-Luc Dubois handles the puck as Los Angeles Kings defenseman Joel Edmundson (6) defends during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)

Washington Capitals left wing Pierre-Luc Dubois (80) has his shot defended by Los Angeles Kings defenseman Mikey Anderson during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)

Washington Capitals left wing Pierre-Luc Dubois (80) has his shot defended by Los Angeles Kings defenseman Mikey Anderson during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)