NHL

Tampa Bay Lightning

0-1-0

vs

Sat, Oct 3, 11:00 PM UTC

Washington Capitals

1-0-0

Benchmark International Arena, Tampa, FL · TV: ESPN+

Source: ESPN

Preview: Tampa Bay Lightning vs Washington Capitals — Oct 3

The Tampa Bay Lightning and the Washington Capitals are set to face off in NHL action on Saturday, October 3, 2026, with the puck dropping at 11:00 PM UTC.

Coming into this matchup, the Lightning hold a strong 50-26-6 record this season, while the Capitals sit at 43-30-9.

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