Kings cant stop Protas and Dubois in loss to Captials

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 Kings, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)

Washington Capitals left wing Pierre-Luc Dubois handles the puck as 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 center Nic Dowd...