The Washington Capitals swept the Tampa Bay Lightning with a 3-1 win on Saturday night at Capital One Arena.
The Washington Capitals won their 10th game in their last 12 contests with a 3-1 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning to sweep the three game season series between the two teams. The Capitals also swept a back-to-back weekend affair after defeating the Devils on Friday night in New Jersey.
The first period was scoreless which was a shocker considering the offensive treat we’re usually spoiled for when these two teams meet.
The Caps took the lead at 4:40 in the second period with a downtown blast from Radko Gudas for his first Capitals goal. After Nikita Kucherov tied the game in the third, Dmitry Orlov came through to give the Caps the lead for good at 13:57.
Braden Holtby made 26 saves in the win and the Caps killed off all seven Tampa Bay Lightning power play opportunities. That included a 5-on-3 in the third period as well as a 6-on-4 when the Lightning pulled their goalie. Nic Dowd put the game away with a shorthanded goal.
There were many players that shined in Washington’s win. Here are our top 3 heroes from the Capitals huge win.