Tampa Bay Lightning vs Washington CapitalsNHL Picks, Prediction & Odds • Sat, Oct 3 • 7:10 PM ET

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Lightning

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Capitals

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Pre-Game Prediction

Tampa Bay Lightning logoLightning20%
80%CapitalsWashington Capitals logo
Tampa Bay Lightning logo
Lightning
VS
Washington Capitals logo
Capitals
Confidence
Medium

We predict Washington Capitals to win

Key Factors

Season Stats

Capitals has a better goal differential and special teams

Head-to-Head

Lightning leads the recent series 0-0

Team Comparison

Tampa Bay Lightning logoLightning
CapitalsWashington Capitals logo
Offense
2.90
GPG
3.60
Defense
2.60
GA/G
2.40

Head-to-Head

Last 1 meetings

Tampa Bay Lightning logo
0
Lightning
1
Ties
Washington Capitals logo
0
Capitals
100%

Recent Matchups

Oct 3, 2026
0-0
Capitals

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When is Tampa Bay Lightning vs Washington Capitals?

Tampa Bay Lightning vs Washington Capitals is scheduled for Sat, Oct 3 at 7:10 PM ET.