Washington Capitals vs Tampa Bay Lightning Prediction & Picks - NHL
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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.
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Washington Capitals vs Tampa Bay Lightning Form
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Players list
L. Thompson
C. Lindgren
R. Sandin
M. Roy
M. Fehervary
J. Chychrun
T. Van Riemsdyk
J. Carlson
A. Ovechkin
B. Duhaime
C. McMichael
A. Protas
R. Leonard
J. Sourdif
H. Lapierre
S. Milano
T. Wilson
D. Strome
A. Beauvillier
E. Frank
J. Johansson
A. Vasilevskiy
J. Moser
D. Raddysh
D. Carlile
E. Lilleberg
C. D'Astous
E. Cernak
C. Douglas
D. James
G. Goncalves
B. Hagel
Z. Girgensons
N. Kucherov
Y. Gourde
J. Guentzel
N. Paul
A. Cirelli
B. Point
O. Bjorkstrand
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Washington Capitals
Tampa Bay Lightning
Washington Capitals - Tampa Bay Lightning Key Points
- The Tampa Bay Lightning have won four of their last five games, including victories over very competitive teams like the Vegas Golden Knights and Florida Panthers.
- The Washington Capitals have a two-game home winning streak, which they built over Pacific Division opponents.
- The Tampa Bay Lightning haven’t been able to score more than three goals over the Capitals since their 5-4 overtime victory in March 2019.
- The Washington Capitals haven’t defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning in home meetings since their 5-1 victory in November 2022.
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Our Washington Capitals vs Tampa Bay Lightning Prediction
With that said, these teams are expected to maintain the trend of even games they have built over the last seasons, so it’s a fact that the Washington Capitals cannot show any signs of overconfidence despite Ovechkin’s fantastic performance.
In summary, this game is expected to be one of the most important of the regular season for these teams, as it could impact their motivation in a part of the season in which any result can take them out from the playoff spots. Therefore, the pick for the Tampa Bay Lightning – Washington Capitals is: 1st Goal – Tampa Bay Lightning!
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