NHLTB leads series 1-0
Capitals8-6-0
vs
Lightning9-3-2
WSH 42%58% TB
# NHL
Capitals vs Lightning prediction
Washington Capitals at Tampa Bay Lightning, Tuesday 17 November, 7:30 PM ET at Benchmark International Arena. Our line gives the Lightning a 58% chance.
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5 more wins to Gladiator
Season leaders
Capitals
- GoalsAlex Tuch10
- AssistsDylan Strome9
- PointsAlex Tuch12
Lightning
- GoalsBrandon Hagel8
- AssistsNikita Kucherov14
- PointsNikita Kucherov18
Season averages
| WSH | Stat | TB |
|---|---|---|
| 3.23 | Goals Against Average | 3.23 |
| 28.1 | Shots Against per Game | 24.9 |
| 77.3 | Penalty Kill Percentage | 77.1 |
| 10 | Power Play Goals Against | 8 |
| 0 | Short Handed Goals Against | 0 |
| 3.38 | Goals For per Game | 3.69 |
| 27.8 | Shots per Game | 30.1 |
| 6 | Power Play Goals | 7 |
| 17.6 | Power Play Percentage | 15.2 |
| 1 | Short Handed Goals | 0 |
Last five games
Capitals
- Wvs BUF4-3 OT
- Wvs PHI5-2
- Wat NSH4-3
- Lvs MIN5-1
- Lvs DAL6-5
Lightning
- Lat COL6-3
- Lat UTA5-4 OT
- Wvs WPG6-4
- Lat NSH5-4 SO
- Wvs DET4-2
Injury report
Capitals
- Vincent DesharnaisInjured Reserve
- Rasmus SandinInjured Reserve
- Patrick ThomasInjured Reserve
Lightning
- Zemgus GirgensonsOut
- Yanni GourdeInjured Reserve
Game info
- Venue
- Benchmark International Arena, Tampa, FL
- TV
- Disney+, ESPN+, Hulu
- Season series
- TB leads series 1-0
Capitals and Lightning this season
- Sat 3 OctCapitals 1, Lightning 3Final
- Tue 17 NovCapitals at LightningTue 7:30 PM ET
- Mon 15 MarLightning at CapitalsMon 3:00 PM ET
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Questions
What time is Capitals vs Lightning?
7:30 PM ET (US Eastern time) on Tuesday 17 November 2026. This page shows the start time in your own time zone too.
What channel is Capitals vs Lightning on?
ESPN lists Disney+, ESPN+, Hulu for this game. What you can watch depends on where you live.
Who is favoured in Capitals vs Lightning?
Our line, made from both teams' records this season with a small edge for the home team, gives the Tampa Bay Lightning a 58% chance, so a call on them pays x1.72. It does not know about injuries or rest.
Where is Capitals vs Lightning played?
At Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, FL, the home of the Tampa Bay Lightning.
How many times do the Capitals and Lightning play this season?
This season's schedule has 3 games between them, 1 already played.
Who has won more Capitals vs Lightning games this season?
The Tampa Bay Lightning lead 1-0 this season.
When do the Capitals and Lightning play next?
Monday 15 March 2027 at 3:00 PM ET (US Eastern time), the Lightning at the Capitals.
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