National Hockey League

FINAL
Washington Capitals 6
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Tampa Bay Lightning 2
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Match Report

Capitals pull away, beat Lightning 6-2 for 2-0 series lead

The Washington Capitals scored in the opening minute of the game and twice in the last 1:02 of the second period to pull away to a 6-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday night and a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference final.

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Last five matches

DateOppResultCompetition
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
10/24/26 vs Buffalo Sabres W 4-3 NHL
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Team Stats

WSH TB
16
Blocked Shots
10
38
Hits
33
4
Takeaways
8
37
Shots
35
1
Power Play Goals
2
3
Power Play Opportunities
4
33.3
Power Play Percentage
50.0
0
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
28
Faceoffs Won
36
43.8
Faceoff Win Percent
56.3
6
Giveaways
6
7
Total Penalties
6
14
Penalty Minutes
12

Highlights

01:07 Stamkos says Bolts can't change gameplan Watch on ESPN

Head to Head

TB wins series 2-1

WSH Last 5 matchups TB
  1. 2 Final 2018-02-21 @ WSH 4
  2. 3 Final 2017-11-24 @ WSH 1
  3. 3 Final/OT 2017-10-09 @ TB 4

Injuries

Tampa Bay Lightning

  • Yanni Gourde Injured Reserve

Washington Capitals

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

NHL News

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