Tampa Bay Lightning vs Washington Capitals
NHL
Tuesday, November 17, 2026Tue, Nov 17Benchmark International Arena
Tampa Bay Lightning host Washington Capitals on Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 7:30 PM (ET) at Benchmark International Arena in the NHL.
Tampa Bay Lightning have 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches.
Washington Capitals have 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches.
- Competition
- NHL
- Start time
- Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 7:30 PM (ET)
- Venue
- Benchmark International Arena, Tampa
- Where to watch
- Disney+, ESPN+, Hulu (In the United States · ESPN) Where to watch NHL →
Preview in numbers
- Start time in the United States is 7:30 PM (ET) on Tuesday November 17, 2026, live on Disney+, ESPN+, Hulu (ESPN).
- Tampa Bay Lightning have 3 wins and 2 defeats from their last 5.
- Washington Capitals have 3 wins and 2 defeats from their last 5.
- Their last meeting, on Oct 3, 2026, finished Tampa Bay Lightning 3-1 Washington Capitals.
Data: ESPN · votes and picks from Scorely users
Odds comparison
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Head-to-head record
1
Tampa Bay Lightning
0
Draws
0
Washington Capitals
Last meetings
| # | Team | P | W | L | OTL | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Hurricanes | 19 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 30 | WWLWW |
| 2 |  Bruins | 18 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 27 | LWWWW |
| 3 |  Devils | 18 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 26 | WWWWW |
| 4 |  Canadiens | 17 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 25 | WWLWW |
| 5 |  Lightning | 17 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 24 | LWWWL |
| 6 |  Senators | 18 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 23 | LWLWW |
| 7 |  Rangers | 19 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 21 | LWWWL |
| 8 |  Panthers | 18 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 20 | WLWLL |
| 9 |  Sabres | 17 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 19 | WWLWL |
| 10 |  Capitals | 15 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 18 | WWLLW |
| 11 |  Islanders | 17 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 18 | WLLLL |
| 12 |  Maple Leafs | 19 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 18 | LWLLL |
| 13 |  Red Wings | 18 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 17 | LWLLL |
| 14 |  Flyers | 20 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 15 | WLLLW |
| 15 |  Blue Jackets | 15 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 14 | LLWWL |
| 16 |  Penguins | 18 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 14 | LLLWL |
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FAQ
What time does Tampa Bay Lightning vs Washington Capitals start?
Tampa Bay Lightning vs Washington Capitals (NHL) starts on Tuesday, November 17 at 7:30 PM (ET) at Benchmark International Arena.
Where to watch Tampa Bay Lightning vs Washington Capitals?
Tampa Bay Lightning vs Washington Capitals is shown on Disney+, ESPN+ and Hulu.
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