Expert recap and game analysis of the Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Washington Capitals NHL game from November 8, 2025 on ESPN.

Third period TBL 3, WSH 2 8:42 Hagel (7) - Dominic James, D’Astous Tampa Bay regained its lead on Brandon Hagel’s shot from ...

Despite ceding some possession time in the final 10 minutes, the Lightning defended hard to limit chances. While they ...

John Carlson took a hooking penalty with 1:38 minutes to go in regulation and Dylan Strome wide open in front. Then, Tom ...

With McDonagh being one of the Lightning's top defensemen, it is certainly concerning that the left-shot blueliner left the ...

The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Washington Capitals after Nikita Kucherov's two-goal game against the Vegas Golden Knights ...

Brandon Hagel scored the tie-breaking goal and had an assist as the Tampa Bay Lightning won for the seventh time in eight ...

Washington battles back to tie the score before allowing the game-winner in the third period of their sixth loss in seven games.

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The Washington Capitals' even-strength play has been good enough to win games, but the special teams play has been poor.

The Washington Capitals prep for an early showdown with returning the NHL finalist Tampa Bay Lightning in a Tuesday night ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Jakob Chychrun scored 1:19 into overtime and the Washington Capitals beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 on Tuesday night for their third straight win. Tom Wilson had a goal and two ...