NHL matchup
CapitalsvsLightning
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Projected outcome
Matchup intelligence
Team grades
| Team | Skaters | Goalie | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Capitals | B- | B- | B- |
| Tampa Bay Lightning | B+ | A- | A- |
Sportsbook context
Game lines
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DraftKings
TeamMoneylinePuck Line
WSH+124+1.5 (-205)
TB-148-1.5 (+170)
Total 5.5Over -135Under +114
Recent form
Last 3 games
Washington Capitals
Overall3–0–0W–L–TPuck Line3–0–0W–L–PO/U1–2–0O–U–P
| Date | Opponent | Result | Puck Line | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/14/26 | @ CBJ | W 2–1 | W +1.5 | U 6.5 |
| 4/12/26 | vs PIT | W 3–0 | W -1.5 | U 6.5 |
| 4/11/26 | @ PIT | W 6–3 | W -1.5 | O 6.5 |
W win · L loss · T tie · P push · O over · U under · — unavailable.
Tampa Bay Lightning
Overall1–2–0W–L–TPuck Line0–3–0W–L–PO/U0–3–0O–U–P
| Date | Opponent | Result | Puck Line | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/3/26 | vs MTL | L 1–2 | L -1.5 | U 5.5 |
| 5/1/26 | @ MTL | W 1–0 | L -1.5 | U 5.5 |
| 4/29/26 | vs MTL | L 2–3 | L -1.5 | U 5.5 |
W win · L loss · T tie · P push · O over · U under · — unavailable.
Team comparison
Projected team stats
Projected team statistics are not available for this league yet.
Starting goalie contextExpected goalies
CapitalsGoalie unavailableAwaiting goalieLightningGoalie unavailableAwaiting goalie
Player availabilityInjury report
Washington CapitalsLWAlex OvechkinLower BodyOut
Ovechkin (lower body) skated for about 15 minutes before leaving Wednesday's practice session, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.Updated: Sep 23, 2026 at 9:35 AM EDTTampa Bay Lightning
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