WASHINGTON -- Brandon Hagel had two goals and two assists, and the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Washington Capitals 5-3 at Capital One Arena on Saturday.

Nikita Kucherov had a goal and two assists before leaving the game early in the second period after a hit from Washington forward Tom Wilson.

Anthony Cirelli had a goal and an assist, and Oliver Bjorkstrand scored for the Lightning (12-7-2), who have won three straight. Jonas Johansson made 31 saves.

Jakob Chychrun had a goal and an assist for the Capitals (11-9-2), who had won three in a row.

Logan Thompson allowed four goals on six shots and was replaced after Kucherov scored at 18:19 of the first. Charlie Lindgren made nine saves on 10 shots in relief.

Washington captain Alex Ovechkin’s four-game goal streak ended.

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