Capitals vs Lightning · as of Thu, Nov 5
As of Thursday, November 5, the Bolts lead 1-0 in the season series after 1 of 3 meetings. Last time out, Sat, Oct 3, the Lightning won 3-1. Next game: Tuesday, November 17, Capitals at Lightning, 7:30 PM ET at Benchmark International Arena on ESPN+, Hulu, Disney+ (US) and Sportsnet+ (Canada).
Season series so far
| Date | Final | Arena |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 3Sat |  Lightning 3, Capitals 1Capitals at Lightning | Benchmark International Arena |
Remaining Capitals vs Lightning games
| Date | Game | TV | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 17Tue | Capitals at LightningBenchmark International Arena USESPN+, Hulu, Disney+ CASportsnet+ | USESPN+, Hulu, Disney+ CASportsnet+ | |
| Mar 15Mon | Lightning at CapitalsCapital One Arena USMonumental Sports Network, The Spot CASportsnet+ | USMonumental Sports Network, The Spot CASportsnet+ |
Times in your time zone. TV from the official NHL schedule: national and both clubs' local channels.
Who to root for
Both clubs are in the Eastern Conference, so they chase the same playoff spots. A regulation win takes two points away from a direct rival, a four-point swing compared with the reverse result. If you cheer for a third Eastern club, a regulation finish is best (two points handed out instead of three), ideally won by whichever of the two is less of a threat to you. Your team's playoff odds page shows the exact effect on game days.
Side by side
 Capitals | Stat | Lightning |
|---|---|---|
| 8-6-0 | Record | 9-3-2 |
| 16 | Points | 20 |
| .571 | Points % | .714 |
| 4th Met | Division | 4th Atl |
| 12th East | Conference | 5th East |
| +1 | Goal diff | +7 |
| 5-5-0 | Last 10 | 6-2-2 |
| L2 | Streak | W1 |
| 56% | Playoff odds | 89% |
| 5% | Win division | 31% |
| 95 | Projected pts | 107 |
| 0-1-0 | Series W-L-OT | 1-0-0 |
Records and ranks from the official NHL standings. Odds and projections from the Tonight.hockey model.
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Lightning Vs Capitals: questions
- When do the Capitals play the Lightning next?
- Tuesday, November 17, 2026: Washington Capitals at Tampa Bay Lightning, 7:30 PM ET at Benchmark International Arena.
- What channel is Capitals vs Lightning on?
- The next meeting (Tue, Nov 17) airs on ESPN+, Hulu, Disney+ (US) and Sportsnet+ (Canada).
- Who won the last Capitals vs Lightning game?
- Lightning 3, Capitals 1 on Saturday, October 3 at Benchmark International Arena.
- How many times do the Capitals and Lightning play this season?
- 3 times in the 2026-27 regular season: 1 in Washington and 2 in Tampa. 1 played, 2 to go.
- How do the Capitals and Lightning compare this season?
- The Washington Capitals are 8-6-0 with 16 points; the Tampa Bay Lightning are 9-3-2 with 20 points (official NHL standings).
Updated from official NHL data.