LOS ANGELES — Jeff Carter scored with 2:10 left in overtime and the Los Angeles Kings blew a three-goal lead in the third period before rallying for a 4-3 victory over the Washington Capitals on Wednesday night.

Vincent Lecavalier, Jake Muzzin and Milan Lucic scored in a dominant first period for the Kings, who reclaimed the Pacific Division lead from Anaheim Ducks.

T.J. Oshie, Nicklas Backstrom and Dmitry Orlov scored in the third for the NHL-leading Capitals. Braden Holtby stopped 26 shots in Washington's second loss in six games.

Jonathan Quick made 29 saves as the NHL's best defensive team held on late to beat the Capitals, who lead the league in scoring.

—?Associated Press