Overview
- Tampa Bay erased Justin Sourdif’s opening-minute goal with a four-goal first period that included Brandon Hagel’s shorthanded strike and an Oliver Bjorkstrand power-play tally.
- Nikita Kucherov had a goal and two assists before leaving early in the second period after a collision that sent him into a referee, and he did not return.
- Capitals starter Logan Thompson was pulled after allowing four goals on six shots, with Charlie Lindgren entering and stopping nine of 10.
- Washington failed to convert an extended 5-on-3 and finished 0-for-6 on the power play as Tampa’s penalty kill held firm.
- Jonas Johansson made 31 saves as the Lightning won their third straight, clinched the season series at 2-0-1, and snapped Washington’s three-game streak.