Golden Knights host the Capitals after Karlsson’s 2-goal showing

Washington Capitals (11-4-1, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (11-4-2, in the Pacific Division)

Paradise, Nevada; Sunday, 8 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The Vegas Golden Knights host the Washington Capitals after William Karlsson scored two goals in the Golden Knights’ 4-2 win over the Utah Hockey Club.

Vegas has an 8-1-0 record at home and an 11-4-2 record overall. The Golden Knights have scored 70 total goals (4.1 per game) to rank third in the league.

Washington is 4-2-0 on the road and 11-4-1 overall. The Capitals are 5-2-0 in games they have fewer penalties than their opponent.

The teams meet Sunday for the second time this season. The Capitals won 4-2 in the last meeting. Connor McMichael led the Capitals with two goals.

TOP PERFORMERS: Pavel Dorofeyev has nine goals and three assists for the Golden Knights. Alexander Holtz has scored goals over the past 10 games.

Dylan Strome has five goals and 19 assists for the Capitals. Hendrix Lapierre has scored goals over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Golden Knights: 7-2-1, averaging 4.1 goals, 7.1 assists, 2.4 penalties and 6.5 penalty minutes while giving up three goals per game.

Capitals: 6-3-1, averaging 4.1 goals, 7.3 assists, 3.3 penalties and 7.5 penalty minutes while giving up 2.6 goals per game.

INJURIES: Golden Knights: None listed.

Capitals: None listed.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.