Top 3 key Washington Capitals to watch against Tampa Bay Lightning

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#1 Tom Wilson

Tom Wilson will look to get on the scoreboard as his four game season opening goal streak came to an end Oct. 22 in Philadelphia while his four game goal streak to start the season tied a franchise record. His recent goal streak was tied for the longest of his career and he would score two goals including the overtime winner.

Per Ryan Billie of Monumental Sports Network, the Capitals are 103-26-8 with a .781 point percenage when Wilson scores a goal. Washington's .781 point percentage when Wilson scores is the fifth highest among NHL players with at least 150 career goals.

Wilson looks to bounce back and he is more than capable of doing it. Especially against a team like the Tampa Bay Lightning where he's had good history against.

Wilson may very well help the Capitals make the playoffs for the second year in a row. And they have a chance to do so in convincing fashion if they can continue to stay hot. The Caps 15 playoff appearances since 2007-08 are tied with the Boston Bruins and Pittsburgh Penguins for the most in the NHL in that stretch.

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