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Lightning vs.
Capitals
Tampa Bay hosts Washington Capitals at Benchmark International Arena. Here’s what to know before puck drop.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Home matchupTBVSWSH
TBVSWSH7:30 PM ET
Benchmark International Arena
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WhenTue, Nov 17 · 7:30 PM ET
WhereBenchmark International Arena
OpponentWashington Capitals
Washington CapitalsContextNHL
The game in 60 seconds
Tampa Bay hosts Washington Capitals at Benchmark International Arena. Puck drop is 7:30 PM ET. Listed on Disney+ · ESPN+. Next up: vs. Edmonton Oilers on November 19.
The question to watch
How do the Lightning match up with Capitals at puck drop?
Three things to watch
A look at Washington Capitals
Tampa Bay hosts Washington Capitals. Watch how each side uses the last minutes before the next scheduled game.
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Season so far
| WSH | TB | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Against Average | 3.14 | 2.67 |
| Shots Against per Game | 29.6 | 23.8 |
| Penalty Kill Percentage | 83.3 | 80.0 |
| Power Play Goals Against | 4 | 3 |
| Short Handed Goals Against | 0 | 0 |
| Goals For per Game | 3.43 | 2.83 |
Leaders
- TB · GoalsBrandon Hagel · 4
- TB · AssistsNikita Kucherov · 7
- TB · PointsBrandon Hagel · 8
- WSH · GoalsAlex Tuch · 5
- WSH · AssistsDylan Strome · 5
- WSH · PointsAlex Tuch · 6
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