Capitals set to face off against Lightning in anticipated matchup at Amalie Arena
The Washington Capitals are set to take on the Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. The Capitals currently hold a 5-1-0 record and are ranked third in the
Game outlook
The Washington Capitals are set to take on the Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. The Capitals currently hold a 5-1-0 record and are ranked third in the Metropolitan Division, while the Lightning have a 4-3-0 record and are in a four-way tie for second place in the Atlantic Division. The Capitals had a strong record of 2-0-1 against the Lightning in the previous season. The game is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. EST, with Tampa Bay opening as the betting favorite at -159 and the current line at Tampa Bay -165. Stay tuned for what is sure to be an exciting matchup between these two talented teams.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Capitals +145 | Lightning -165
Spread: Capitals +1.5 (-170) | Lightning -1.5 (+146)
Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Tampa Bay will win straight-up is 62%.
Washington Capitals
The Washington Capitals are currently on a winning streak after defeating the Philadelphia Flyers with a final score of 6-3. They will be traveling to Tampa Bay before returning home for a three-game stand, where they will face the New York Rangers in the first game. Despite a struggling powerplay, the Capitals have been successful in scoring at even strength and have a high shooting percentage. Their defense has also been strong, allowing only 26.83 shots against per game. Charlie Lindgren is expected to start in goal against the Lightning, having a record of 4-3 this season. Overall, the Capitals have a power ranking of 23, ranking 4th in offense and 15th in defense.