Tampa Bay Lightning vs Washington Capitals Picks and Predictions for Tuesday, October 14, 2025

By: Cameron Ross Published 10/14/2025, 12:25 AM ET
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Tampa Bay Lightning vs Washington Capitals Game Information

The Tampa Bay Lightning will be on a road trip Tuesday night with a game against the Washington Capitals inside Capital One Arena at 7:00 PM. Tampa Bay has one win and two losses coming into this matchup, following a narrow one-goal victory on the road against Boston in their last outing. The Washington Capitals will be at home again Tuesday night with two wins and one loss on the year, riding a 2-game winning streak after a one-goal road win against New York in their last outing. Stay in the news with our NHL Picks.

Tampa Bay Lightning Preview

Offensively, Tampa Bay has been solid this season, scoring 3.5 goals on 21 shots per game. Defensively, Tampa Bay has been horrendous, giving up five goals per game on 31.5 shots over three games. Brayden Point leads the Tampa Bay offense this season with four points to go along with the team’s leading 3 assists. Darren Raddysh is second on the roster this season with three points overall. Nikita Kucherov has contributed two points, including a team-high two goals, through two games played.

Washington Capitals Preview

Offensively, Washington has been one of the worst teams in the league, scoring just two goals and taking 28.7 shots per game. Defensively, Washington is elite, holding opponents to 1.67 goals on 31 shots per game this season. Aliaksei Protas leads the Washington offense this season with four points and two goals through three games. Jakob Chychrun is second on the roster with three points to go along with the team high of 3 assists this season.

Tampa Bay Lightning vs Washington Capitals Game Prediction

Washington has a stout defense that will carry them Tuesday night. Look for the Capitals to capitalize on their defensive strength against a mediocre Tampa Bay team. Washington will do the job Tuesday night to extend their winning streak to three games with a home victory against Tampa Bay. Final Score Prediction, Washington Capitals win 3-1.

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