Capitals: Top 3 key players to watch against Lightning

TAMPA, FL - MAY 23: Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals talks with Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning after Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on May 23, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. The Washington Capitals defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-0. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images) /

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TAMPA, FL – MARCH 30: Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals celebrates his 50th goal of the season with teammate Nicklas Backstrom and against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena on March 30, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mark LoMoglio/NHLI via Getty Images) /

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.

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