On Tuesday, October 14, 2025, the Tampa Bay Lightning will take on the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena. The game is set to start at 7:00 PM and will be broadcast on ESPN. Tampa Bay comes into this game with a 1-2 record, while Washington holds a 2-1 record.

Lightning vs. Capitals Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Tampa Bay Lightning MoneyLine: -104. The Lightning are the underdog, but they recently won against the Boston Bruins. This gives them a good chance to win against the Capitals.
• Over/Under Prediction: Under 6.0 (-110). The Capitals’ last game was a low-scoring 1-0 win. Both teams have shown they can keep scores low, making the under a solid choice.

Team Trends

• The Tampa Bay Lightning have a record of 1-2 at the start of the season.
• The Washington Capitals have won 2 out of their 3 games this season.
• The Capitals secured a 1-0 win against the New York Rangers in their last away game.
• Tampa Bay’s recent game was a 4-3 win against the Boston Bruins.
• The Capitals have a perfect 2-0 record in their division games so far.

Lightning vs Capitals Preview

On Tuesday, October 14, 2025, the Tampa Bay Lightning will visit the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena. The game starts at 7:00 PM and will be shown on ESPN. Tampa Bay has a 1-2 record, while Washington is 2-1 at the start of the NHL season.

The Lightning will look to improve their standing with key players like Brayden Point and Jake Guentzel leading the charge. Washington will rely on skaters like Aliaksei Protas and Tom Wilson to maintain their momentum. Both teams will aim for a win in this early-season game.

Washington Capitals: Key Players to Watch

The Washington Capitals have some strong skaters this season. Aliaksei Protas leads the team with 4 points in 3 games. He has scored 2 goals and provided 2 assists. Jakob Chychrun is making an impact on defense. He has 3 assists in 3 games. Chychrun also has 2 hits and 1 block, showing his defensive skills. On the wing, Tom Wilson has been active with 10 hits in 3 games. He has scored 1 goal and made 1 assist. Alex Ovechkin is also contributing with 2 assists and 8 hits in 3 games.

Lightning Strike: Tampa Bay’s Key Players

Brayden Point is a top player for the Tampa Bay Lightning. In 3 games, he has 1 goal and 3 assists, totaling 4 points. He also has 2 blocks and 1 hit. Jake Guentzel is another player to watch. He has 4 assists in 3 games, adding up to 4 points. Guentzel also has 3 blocks, helping his team on defense. On defense, Darren Raddysh has shown his skills. In 2 games, he has 1 goal and 2 assists. Raddysh has also made 3 blocks and 1 hit.

Final Betting Pick

The Tampa Bay Lightning have a good chance to win against the Washington Capitals. They recently won against the Boston Bruins, which boosts their confidence. Playing away might be challenging, but their recent win shows they can handle tough games.

Choosing the under 6.0 is also a strong pick. The Capitals’ last game was a 1-0 win, showing they can keep games low-scoring. Both teams have shown they can play strong defense, making a low-scoring game likely.

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