Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Washington Capitals - October 03, 2026

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Scoring Summary

Teams

Capitals logo, Capitals 1-1-0, 1ST 0, 2ND 1, 3RD 0, TOT 1

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Lightning logo, Lightning 1-1-0, 1ST 2, 2ND 0, 3RD 1, TOT 3

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Scoring

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7:04Goal scored by Justin Sourdif assisted by Jakob Chychrun and Boone Jenner

16:30Goal scored by Conor Geekie assisted by Brandon Hagel and Jake Guentzel

2:26Goal scored by Charle-Edouard D'Astous assisted by Brandon Hagel and Emil Lilleberg

Highlights

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Guentzel wrister puts Lightning up 3-1

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Martinsen Lilleberg drops the gloves vs Capitals

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Sourdif tips home to cut Capitals deficit

00:22

Geekie Wrist Shot Puts Lightning Up 2-0

00:22

D'Astous puts Lightning ahead late in first

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Live Odds	Spread	O/U	Moneyline
Washington Capitals		O 6.5 +100	+168
TB Lightning		U 6.5 -122	-205

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