The Tampa Bay Lightning are set to face a challenging matchup against the Washington Capitals on Saturday night, November 22, at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. The game will commence at 7 p.m. ET and will be televised on the Spot – Tampa Bay 66. Fans can listen to the action on 102.5 MHz-FM or stream the game via TampaBayLightning.com.
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Washington Capitals: Matchup Overview
This contest marks the final game in the three-game season series between the two teams. Currently, the Lightning hold a 1-0-1 record against the Capitals this season. They suffered a narrow 3-2 loss in overtime on October 14, followed by a 3-2 victory on November 8 at home.
Team Performance and Key Players
Jake Guentzel leads the Lightning in scoring against Washington, accumulating three points this season with two goals and one assist. Several other players, including Brandon Hagel, Victor Hedman, and Charle-Edouard D’Astous, have each contributed two points in previous matchups.
- Top Scorer: Jake Guentzel – 2 goals, 1 assist (3 points)
- Other Contributors:
- Brandon Hagel – 2 points
- Victor Hedman – 2 points
- Charle-Edouard D’Astous – 2 points
Goaltender Statistics
Andrei Vasilevskiy has recorded 1 win and 1 overtime loss against the Capitals this season, featuring an impressive .931 save percentage. His career record against Washington stands at 12 wins, 11 losses, and 2 overtime losses, alongside a save percentage of .906.
Jonas Johansson has yet to make his debut against the Capitals in the NHL.
Tampa Bay Lightning Historical Performance
Overall, the Lightning have a historical record of 51 wins, 78 losses, and 16 overtime losses against the Capitals, including 20 wins and 41 losses in away games. Martin St. Louis leads the franchise in all-time scoring against Washington, with 79 points from 29 goals and 50 assists in 72 games. Nikita Kucherov is the current active franchise leader, with 31 points over 33 games.
Upcoming Schedule
After facing the Capitals, the Lightning will continue their schedule with the following games:
- Monday, November 24: vs. Philadelphia Flyers
- Wednesday, November 26: vs. Calgary Flames
- Friday, November 28: at Detroit Red Wings
Special Event
Fans have the opportunity to participate in a unique auction for a game-worn Alternate Jersey from the upcoming 2024-25 season. Bids are being accepted at TampaBaySports.com, but hurry—this auction ends tomorrow and items are available while supplies last!
The upcoming game promises to be a thrilling encounter for fans as the Tampa Bay Lightning face the D.C. challenge against the Capitals.
