The Tampa Bay Lightning pushed their winning streak to eight games with Saturday’s afternoon victory over the Washington Capitals. Tampa Bay defeated Washington 3-1 at Capital One Arena to improve to 35-20-4 this season. A rebound goal for Mitchell Chaffee on the power play gave the visitors a 1-0 lead late in the first period.

The Washington Capitals skated to a 3-1 loss against the Tampa Bay Lightning in a Saturday afternoon matinee where a slow and undisciplined start coupled with emotionless play all game led to the loss.

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With the East-leading Capitals attempting a surge, Tampa Bay’s Gage Goncalves scored on a shot through traffic to give Tampa Bay a two-goal lead with 13:52 left in what finished as a 3-1

But the Lightning are on a roll of their own, and they continued their best string of hockey this season with a 3-1 win over the Capitals, extending their season-best win streak to eight games.

The Tampa Bay Lightning and Columbus Blue Jackets are surging as the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline is just days away. The playoff races in both conferences are heating up and one organization learned that their rebuilding efforts aren't working fast enough.

The Washington Capitals and Tampa Bay Lightning honored the victims of the Flight 5342 crash during their game on Saturday afternoon. Both teams wore a decal honoring those affected by the tragedy, and the Capitals will be hosting "Legacy on Ice" to benefit the victims' families on Sunday.