TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Bay Lightning are set to face a tough test on home ice Saturday night as they host the Washington Capitals, one of the Eastern Conference’s early season powerhouses. The Capitals arrive at AMALIE Arena with an impressive 5-1-0 record, boasting one of the best starts in the league.
This matchup marks the first of three meetings between these two teams this season. While the Lightning hold a slight edge in recent encounters (5-4-0 over the past three seasons), they face a historically challenging opponent. Overall, the Bolts are 48-77-15 all-time against the Capitals.
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Tampa Bay will need to be wary of Washington’s offensive firepower, led by some familiar names. Capitals forwards Dylan Strome, Connor McMichael, and Tom Wilson have been key contributors to their strong start. Meanwhile, Lightning stars Nikita Kucherov and Brandon Hagel lead the team in scoring, with Kucherov aiming for his 250th career multi-point game.
The Lightning are coming off a tough 4-2 loss to the Minnesota Wild and will be looking to bounce back against the Capitals. Special teams could be a deciding factor, as the Lightning’s penalty kill currently ranks 30th in the league.
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Key Players to Watch:
- Tampa Bay: Nikita Kucherov, Brandon Hagel, Anthony Cirelli, Victor Hedman
- Washington: Dylan Strome, Connor McMichael, Tom Wilson, Alex Ovechkin
Game Day Information:
- Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- Location: AMALIE Arena
- TV: FanDuel Sports
- Radio: 102.5 The Bone
With both teams aiming for a victory, this promises to be an exciting matchup between two Eastern Conference contenders.
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