The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Washington Capitals on Tuesday at Benchmark International Arena. Game time is scheduled for 7:30 PM ET as both clubs continue their 2026-2027 regular season schedules.
Tampa Bay enters Tuesday with an 11-3-2 record and a three-game winning streak. The Lightning defeated the Detroit Red Wings 4-2, the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1, and the Minnesota Wild 4-3 in overtime in their last three outings. Earlier in that five-game span, Tampa Bay earned a 6-4 victory against the Winnipeg Jets before falling 5-4 in a shootout at the Nashville Predators.
Washington carries a 9-6-0 mark into the matchup following a 4-3 home win against the Florida Panthers. That victory snapped a two-game slide that featured a 5-1 loss to the Minnesota Wild and a 6-5 defeat against the Dallas Stars. Before those setbacks, the Capitals earned a 5-2 win against the Philadelphia Flyers and a 4-3 road victory over the Nashville Predators.
This contest marks the second meeting between the teams during the regular season. Tampa Bay won the first matchup on October 3, defeating Washington 3-1. The Capitals look to even the season series, while the Lightning aim to add to their current winning streak on home ice.
