Tampa Bay Lightning vs Washington Capitals Prediction & Picks - NHL

Prediction published on 11/22/25, 3:02 PM  by Edgar Jibran in NHL Picks

Next Saturday night will bring a very attractive game that will feature the clash between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Washington Capitals, teams that, in case of losing, will be at high risk of falling from the playoff spots in the Eastern Conference. Despite this, the bookies’ odds made the Capitals favorites due to the outstanding offensive performance they have shown during their last two games.

With those numbers in mind, the Tampa Bay Lightning must mentally prepare to face a game on the road after facing three consecutive matchups at home, so the key for them must be maintaining the defensive performance they showed against the New Jersey Devils and Edmonton Oilers. Additionally, it’s worth noting that Jake Guentzel is in great shape, as he was able to score five goals during his last three games.

As for the Washington Capitals, this team has been able to sustain an excellent offensive performance during the third period of their two most recent games, so they should try to extend that positive trend to remain competitive in the Eastern Conference standings. In this matter, it’s worth noting that Alex Ovechkin and Tom Wilson have been the most valuable offensive players during their most recent games.