Red-hot Kuznetsov has four points, Capitals beat Kings

WASHINGTON — Evgeny Kuznetsov continued his hot streak with two goals and two assists, leading the Washington Capitals to a 6-4 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Monday night.

Kuznetsov has six goals and six assists in six games since the All-star break to help the defending Stanley Cup champions go 4-1-1 on their longest homestand of the season.

Washington’s leading scorer in last year’s playoffs had 10 points in his previous 18 games before getting on this roll.

Alex Ovechkin scored his Nhlleading 38th goal and had two assists for the Capitals.

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