The View from Washington

THE WASHINGTON POST

Alex Prewitt: Kings turn tables on Capitals, roll to 3-1 win at Staples Center

“Eleven days after getting embarrassed at Verizon Center, the Kings found their revenge.”

CSNWASHINGTON.COM

Chuck Gormley: Capitals slipping back in Metro division standings

“The Caps’ loss in L.A. was their fifth straight at the Staples Center where they have not won since Dec. 4, 2005. The Caps have lost eight of their last nine meetings with the Kings.”

SB Nation – JAPERS’ RINK

Kevin Klein: Capitals vs Kings Recap: Ovechkin Strikes, but Kings Exile Caps 3-1

“From start to finish, it seemed like the Kings got the better of the play, and that’s reflected in the possession numbers.”

RUSSIAN MACHINE NEVER BREAKS

Peter Hassett: Burn the Tape: Kings beat Caps 3-1

“I really thought the Caps’ last game against the Kings was their best of the season. Their next meeting, on the road on the night of St. Valentine’s? Not so much.”

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