Washington Capitals (7-6-1, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (7-5-2, in the Atlantic Division)

Tampa, Florida; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Washington Capitals after Nikita Kucherov’s two-goal game against the Vegas Golden Knights in the Lightning’s 6-3 win.

Tampa Bay is 3-3-0 in home games and 7-5-2 overall. The Lightning are 1-4-1 when they commit more penalties than their opponent.

Washington is 3-2-1 on the road and 7-6-1 overall. The Capitals have a 2-1-0 record when they commit fewer penalties than their opponent.

The teams square off Saturday for the second time this season. The Capitals won 3-2 in overtime in the previous meeting.

TOP PERFORMERS: Brandon Hagel has six goals and six assists for the Lightning. Kucherov

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