Capitals take on the Lightning following Tuch's 2-goal game
Washington Capitals (1-0, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (0-1, in the Atlantic Division)Tampa, Florida; Saturday, 7 p.
The Washington Capitals will face off against the Tampa Bay Lightning in a matchup that takes place in Tampa, Florida on Saturday at 7 p.m. EDT. The Capitals enter the game on a high note following Alex Tuch's impressive two-goal performance in their recent 5-2 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes.
Tampa Bay finished the previous season with a solid 50-26-6 record overall and a 27-16-2 record at home. Their strong season saw them commit an average of 5.2 penalties per game, resulting in 14.6 penalty minutes per game. In contrast, the Washington Capitals had a slightly less successful campaign with a 43-30-9 overall record and an 18-19-4 record on the road. They averaged 3.9 penalties per game and served 9.4 penalty minutes per game during the same period.
Injuries are not a concern for either team as there are no listed injuries for either the Lightning or the Capitals.
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