Games / NHL / Mar 15, 2027

Tampa Bay Lightning vs Washington Capitals: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Tampa Bay Lightning (11-4-2) visit the Washington Capitals (10-6-0) on Monday, March 15, 2027 at 3:00 PM ET, at Capital One Arena, Washington, DC. TV: The Spot - MTN. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Washington Capitals vs Tampa Bay Lightning.

NHLMonday, March 15, 2027

Tampa Bay Lightning11-4-2

3:00 PM ETMar 15, 2027

Washington Capitals10-6-0

DateMar 15, 2027

Time3:00 PM ET

VenueCapital One Arena, Washington, DC

TVThe Spot - MTN

Team comparison

Tampa Bay LightningWashington Capitals

Goals per game

3.7

3.5

Goals allowed per game

3.1

3.3

11-4-2Record10-6-0

3rd in Atlantic DivisionStanding4th in Metropolitan Division

3-6Road record / home record7-4

LWWWLLast 5WWLLW

L1StreakW2

Team stats

Tampa Bay LightningWashington Capitals

Goals Against Average

3.06

3.31

Shots Against per Game

24.7

27.6

Penalty Kill Percentage

72.9

77.8

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

3.71

3.50

Shots per Game

29.9

27.1

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

19.4

18.2

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

140

168

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Tampa Bay Lightning

Brayden Point C · Undisclosed - Not Specified

Injured Reserve

Washington Capitals

Rasmus Sandin D · Knee - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Vincent Desharnais D · Abdomen - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Patrick Thomas C · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Recent form

Tampa Bay LightningLWWWL

Nov 8, 2026 · at Winnipeg JetsL 3-4

Nov 7, 2026 · at Minnesota WildW 4-3

Nov 5, 2026 · vs Chicago BlackhawksW 4-1

Nov 3, 2026 · vs Detroit Red WingsW 4-2

Oct 31, 2026 · at Nashville PredatorsL 4-5

Washington CapitalsWWLLW

Nov 10, 2026 · at Ottawa SenatorsW 3-2

Nov 7, 2026 · vs Florida PanthersW 4-3

Nov 3, 2026 · vs Dallas StarsL 5-6

Nov 1, 2026 · vs Minnesota WildL 1-5

Oct 29, 2026 · at Nashville PredatorsW 4-3

Season series

TB leads series 1-0

Mar 15, 2027TB 0, WSH 0

Nov 17, 2026WSH 0, TB 0

Oct 3, 2026WSH 1, TB 3

Team pages

Tampa Bay Lightning
Schedule, roster and stats

Washington Capitals
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Tampa Bay Lightning vs Washington Capitals?

The game is on Monday, March 15, 2027 at 3:00 PM ET at Capital One Arena, Washington, DC.

How can I watch Tampa Bay Lightning vs Washington Capitals?

TV: The Spot - MTN.

What are the records of the Tampa Bay Lightning and Washington Capitals?

Tampa Bay Lightning: 11-4-2. Washington Capitals: 10-6-0.

Who is injured for Tampa Bay Lightning vs Washington Capitals?

Listed out or doubtful: Tampa Bay Lightning: Brayden Point. Washington Capitals: Rasmus Sandin, Vincent Desharnais, Patrick Thomas. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Tampa Bay Lightning vs Washington Capitals played?

Capital One Arena, Washington, DC.

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