Lightning vs. Capitals: Saturday Night Showdown at Benchmark International Arena
The Tampa Bay Lightning will face off against the Washington Capitals for the second time this season at Benchmark International Arena on Saturday night. The game is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on The Spot - Tampa Bay 66. Fans can also tune in to radio coverage on 102.5 MHz-FM or Lightning Radio 24/7. The game can be streamed live on TampaBayLightning.com/Stream Now.
In the previous matchup between the two teams on October 14, the Lightning fell to the Capitals in overtime with a score of 3-2. Jake Guentzel and Brayden Point scored for the Lightning, while Andrei Vasilevskiy made 25 saves. The Lightning will look to bounce back and secure a win in this game. The all-time record between the Lightning and the Capitals stands at 50-78-16, with the Lightning holding a 30-37-4 record on home ice.
The Lightning's leading scorer against the Capitals is Martin St. Louis, with 29 goals and 50 assists in 72 games. Nikita Kucherov leads the current Lightning roster with 14 goals and 17 assists in 32 games against Washington. Vasilevskiy has 11 wins against the Capitals, the most in franchise history. In the 2024-25 season, the Lightning went 2-1-0 against the Capitals, with Point and Kucherov leading the team in scoring.
Fans can show their support for the Lightning by checking out the Authentic Pro 3rd Jersey Headwear/Collection, available at Benchmark International Arena and online at TampaBaySports.com. The team will also face the New York Rangers on November 12, the Florida Panthers on November 15, and the Vancouver Canucks on November 16.
Get ready for an exciting matchup between the Lightning and the Capitals on Saturday night as the two teams battle it out on the ice. Don't miss the action as the Lightning look to secure a victory and continue their quest for success in the season.