The Tampa Bay Lightning will host the Washington Capitals to open a thrilling NHL clash on November 27, 2024, at 7:30 pm ET/4:30 pm PT. Before this game, Lars Eller scored two goals in the Capitals' 4-1 win against the Florida Panthers.
The Lightning have a great 7-2-1 record at home and an overall record of 11-7-2. The Lightning have done excellently when scoring goals. They have an excellent 11-3-1 record when they achieve a minimum of three goals.
This season, Washington is 14-6-1, and they compete strongly on the road, where they are 7-2-0. The Capitals have done nicely in games where they follow the rules. They are 5-2-0 when they have fewer penalty minutes compared to their opponents.
This is the second time this season that these two sides will face each other. The Lightning shut out the Capitals 3-0 in their first game, with Jake Guentzel scoring two of the goals.
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Tampa Bay Lightning vs Washington Capitals: Date and puck-drop time
The Tampa Bay Lightning and the Washington Capitals will meet in an exciting NHL battle on November 27, 2024, at 7:30 pm ET/4:30 pm PT, at Amalie Arena, in Tampa, Florida.
| Date | November 27, 2024 |
| Puck-Drop Time | 7:30 pm ET/4:30 pm PT |
| Venue | Amalie Arena |
| Location | Tampa, Florida |
How to watch Tampa Bay Lightning vs Washington Capitals on TV & stream live online
TV channel: TNT
Streaming service: DirecTV Stream
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Tampa Bay Lightning vs Washington Capitals team news
Tampa Bay Lightning team news
This season, Andrei Vasilevskiy has a 10-6-1 record, 2.24 GAA, and a .915 save rate, with two shutouts for the Lightning.
Jonas Johansson has a 1-1-1 record, and a 5.22 GAA, including a .856 save % in limited appearances.
Nikita Kucherov leads Tampa Bay offensively with 32 points on twelve goals and twenty assists.
Tampa Bay Lightning injuries
| Player | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|
| Nick Paul | Undisclosed | Day-to-Day |
Washington Capitals team news
Logan Thompson has a 9-1-1 record, and a 2.44 GAA, including a .917 save percentage for his side, making him a reliable netminder.
Charlie Lindgren is resilient but inconsistent, with a 5-5-0 record, and a 2.64 GAA, with a .901 save percentage.
Dylan Strome has scored 29 points with six goals and twenty-three assists.
Washington Capitals injuries
| Player | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | Leg injury | Out |
| Sonny Milano | Upper body injury | Out |
Tampa Bay Lightning and Washington Capitals head-to-head record
Based on the last five meetings between these two teams, the Tampa Bay Lightning have won three of the last five bouts against the Washington Capitals. The Capitals have two wins, one on the 14th of April 2024 (4–2) and the other on February 23, 2024 (5–3).
The most recent match was on the 27th of October 2024, and the Lightning won 3-0. The Lightning has always been strong. On March 31, 2023, they beat Washington 5-1, and on December 24, 2023, they beat them by a score of 2-1. Based on these outcomes, Tampa Bay seems to be in the lead going into this game, especially since it's at home.
However, Washington will be looking to get back on track by putting together a more controlled and defensive showing. The Capitals' recent success on the road could give them the boost they want to go up against Tampa Bay again.
| Date | Results |
|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2024 | Lightning 3-0 Capitals |
| Apr 14, 2024 | Capitals 4-2 Lightning |
| Feb 23, 2024 | Capitals 5-3 Lightning |
| Dec 24, 2023 | Lightning 2-1 Capitals |
| Mar 31, 2023 | Lightning 5-1 Capitals |