Lineup clues
Official starters usually post closer to puck drop. Check back here for the names ESPN lists.
Capitals game day
Capitals vs.
Lightning
Washington hosts Tampa Bay Lightning at Capital One Arena. Here’s what to know before puck drop.
Monday, March 15, 2027
Home matchupWSHVSTB
WSHVSTB3:00 PM ET
Capital One Arena
Check listings for changes
WhenMon, Mar 15 · 3:00 PM ET
WhereCapital One Arena
OpponentTampa Bay Lightning
Tampa Bay LightningContextNHL
The game in 60 seconds
Washington hosts Tampa Bay Lightning at Capital One Arena. Puck drop is 3:00 PM ET. Listed on The Spot - MTN. Next up: vs. New York Islanders on March 17.
The question to watch
How do the Capitals match up with Lightning at puck drop?
Three things to watch
A look at Tampa Bay Lightning
Washington hosts Tampa Bay Lightning. Watch how each side uses the last minutes before the next scheduled game.
Where to watch
Listed on The Spot - MTN.
WatchThe Spot - MTN
Season so far
| TB | WSH | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Against Average | 2.67 | 3.00 |
| Shots Against per Game | 23.8 | 29.5 |
| Penalty Kill Percentage | 80.0 | 86.4 |
| Power Play Goals Against | 3 | 3 |
| Short Handed Goals Against | 0 | 0 |
| Goals For per Game | 2.83 | 3.17 |
Leaders
- WSH · GoalsAlex Tuch · 5
- WSH · AssistsDylan Strome · 5
- WSH · PointsAlex Tuch · 6
- TB · GoalsBrandon Hagel · 4
- TB · AssistsNikita Kucherov · 7
- TB · PointsBrandon Hagel · 8
Before, during and after the game
Follow the game
Scores and official updates
Live score, line, scoring plays and stats stay on this page. Broadcast and lineup details can change.
At the arena
Capital One Arena
Confirm start time, tickets and arena notes on the official club schedule before you go.
Continue with the Capitals desk
Today’s score, the next game, news and highlights for the Washington Capitals.
Club desk