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The Washington Capitals, who have strung together a five-game winning streak, will visit the Kings, who have won three straight, on Thursday night.

The NHL schedule on Monday features a matchup between the Los Angeles Kings (31-19-8) and the Chicago Blackhawks (18-35-7), starting at 8:30 p.m. ET at United Center and broadcast on ESPN+. The Kings are seventh in the Western Conference (70 points),

Analyzing Thursday’s Washington Capitals at LA Kings odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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