NHL action on Saturday features the Tampa Bay Lightning (4-3) hosting the Washington Capitals (5-1) at Amalie Arena, starting at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Lightning rank sixth in the Eastern Conference with 8 points and the Capitals are fourth in the Eastern Conference with 10 points.
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Lightning vs. Capitals: Oct. 26 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Tampa, Florida
- Venue: Amalie Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Lightning's 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 4 | 5th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.43 | 22nd |
| Shots | 28.7 | 18th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.1 | 2nd |
| Power Play % | 20% | 16th |
| Penalty Kill % | 69.23% | 30th |
Capitals' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 4.33 | 4th |
| Goals Allowed | 3 | 11th |
| Shots | 28.7 | 18th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.8 | 6th |
| Power Play % | 9.52% | 30th |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.95% | 10th |
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Lightning vs. Capitals Top Players
Lightning
- With eight goals and four assists this season, Nikita Kucherov is one of Tampa Bay's leading contributors (12 points).
- Brandon Hagel has six goals and three assists for Tampa Bay to compile nine total points (1.3 per game).
- Through seven games, Anthony Cirelli has proven himself as a scoring option for Tampa Bay. He has nine points (one goal and eight assists).
- Andrei Vasilevskiy (3-3-0) has a 3.1 goals against average and a save percentage of .871 for Tampa Bay.
Capitals
- Dylan Strome has recorded three goals and six assists in six games for Washington, good for nine points.
- Connor McMichael has helped lead the offense for Washington this season with three goals and five assists.
- Tom Wilson is a top contributor on offense for Washington with five goals and one assist.
- Logan Thompson is 3-0-0 on the season, allowing 10 goals (3.3 goals against average) and compiling 76 saves with an .884 save percentage (42nd in the league).
Lightning vs. Capitals Injury Report
Lightning
Gabriel Fortier: Out (Undisclosed)
Capitals
T.J. Oshie: Out For Season (Back),
Nicklas Backstrom: Out For Season (Hip),
Matt Roy: Questionable (Lower Body)
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Lightning's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/21/2024 | Maple Leafs | L 5-2 | Away |
| 10/22/2024 | Devils | W 8-5 | Away |
| 10/24/2024 | Wild | L 4-2 | Home |
| 10/26/2024 | Capitals | - | Home |
| 10/28/2024 | Predators | - | Home |
| 10/30/2024 | Avalanche | - | Away |
| 11/1/2024 | Wild | - | Away |
Capitals' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/19/2024 | Devils | W 6-5 | Away |
| 10/22/2024 | Flyers | W 4-1 | Away |
| 10/23/2024 | Flyers | W 6-3 | Home |
| 10/26/2024 | Lightning | - | Away |
| 10/29/2024 | Rangers | - | Home |
| 10/31/2024 | Canadiens | - | Home |
| 11/2/2024 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |