National Hockey League

FINAL
Washington Capitals 5
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Tampa Bay Lightning 3
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Match Report

Capitals clinch playoff spot behind T.J. Oshie's hat trick against Lightning

T.J. Oshie had three goals and an assist, Justin Williams and John Carlson had early third-period goals, and the Capitals clinched a playoff spot by beating the Lightning 5-3 on Saturday night.

Full story at ESPN →

Last five matches

DateOppResultCompetition
11/7/26 vs Florida Panthers W 4-3 NHL
11/3/26 vs Dallas Stars L 5-6 NHL
11/1/26 vs Minnesota Wild L 1-5 NHL
10/29/26 @ Nashville Predators W 4-3 NHL
10/28/26 vs Philadelphia Flyers W 5-2 NHL
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Team Stats

WSH TB
11
Blocked Shots
18
20
Hits
28
5
Takeaways
10
35
Shots
29
1
Power Play Goals
1
2
Power Play Opportunities
1
50.0
Power Play Percentage
100.0
0
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
36
Faceoffs Won
33
0.0
Faceoff Win Percent
0.0
10
Giveaways
10
3
Total Penalties
3
6
Penalty Minutes
6

Head to Head

WSH wins series 2-1

WSH Last 5 matchups TB
  1. 5 Final 2017-03-18 @ TB 3
  2. 4 Final 2016-12-24 @ WSH 0
  3. 1 Final/SO 2016-12-04 @ TB 2

Injuries

Tampa Bay Lightning

  • Brayden Point Day-To-Day

Washington Capitals

  • Rasmus Sandin Injured Reserve
  • Vincent Desharnais Injured Reserve
  • Patrick Thomas Injured Reserve

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