The Washington Capitals and Tampa Bay Lightning go head to head in a Saturday night showdown.
The last time these two teams met the Washington Capitals showed heart and resiliency, rallying from a 3-1 deficit for a 4-3 overtime win thanks to Dmitry Orlov.
Now they meet again after the Capitals came out on top against the Bruins thanks to two goals from T.J. Oshie and the game-winner from Norris Trophy frontrunner John Carlson.
Now the Capitals take on a Tampa Bay Lightning team that has struggled fresh of the heels of a President’s Trophy. Right now the teams are opposite of each other. The Capitals carry the league’s best record at 23-5-5, good for 51 points. Their win over the Bruins separated themselves by five points entering Saturday’s tilt.
The Lightning went from sixth in the Atlantic Division to fourth place with a 3-2 win over the Bruins Thursday night. Steven Stamkos scored twice including once on their power play attack while Brayden Point netted a PPG of his own.
They got off to a slow start but picked things up before having a near .500 stretch in their last 10 games going 5-4-1.
After an awesome Wednesday night game against the Bruins we’re treated to another marquee matchup. Here are your top 3 players to watch.