Nikita Kucherov and Tom Wilson will lead the way for the Tampa Bay Lightning and Washington Capitals, respectively, when the two teams play on Saturday, Nov. 8 at Benchmark International Arena, starting at 7 p.m. ET. Check out everything you need to know about the Lightning-Capitals game, from the puck lined, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.
Lightning vs. Capitals Game Information and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- Where: Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida
- TV: ESPN+
- Live Boxscore: FOX Sports
| Favorite | Puck Line | Favorite Puck Line Odds | Underdog Puck Line Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lightning | -1.5 | 170 | -205 | 5.5 | -130 | 110 | -148 | +124 |
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Lightning vs. Capitals Prediction
ATS Pick: Lightning (- 1.5)
O/U Pick: Over (5.5)
Score Prediction: Lightning 4 - Capitals 2
Lightning vs. Capitals Betting Insights
- In seven games this season, Tampa Bay and its opponent have combined for more than 5.5 goals.
- Washington's games this season have had over 5.5 goals eight of 14 times.
- These teams rack up 5.9 goals per match between them, 0.4 more than this game's total.
- Combined, these teams allow 5.2 goals per game, 0.3 fewer than this game's total.
- In terms of goals scored, the Lightning are 17th in the league, and the Capitals are 22nd.
- The Lightning are eighth in the league in goals conceded, and the Capitals are first.
Lightning Stats
- The Lightning's 43 total goals (3.1 per game) make them the 17th-ranked scoring team in the NHL.
- Tampa Bay has conceded 39 total goals (2.8 per game), ranking eighth in NHL action in terms of the fewest goals against.
- Their goal differential (+4) ranks 12th in the league.
- The seven power-play goals Tampa Bay has recorded this season (to rank 24th in the NHL) have come on 48 chances.
- The Lightning have the league's 26th-ranked power-play conversion rate (14.58%).
Lightning Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | 12 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 19 | 4 | - |
| Jake Guentzel | 14 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 5 | 51.9% |
| Brandon Hagel | 14 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 20 | 7 | 16.7% |
| Anthony Cirelli | 14 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 47.3% |
| Victor Hedman | 14 | 0 | 11 | 11 | 25 | 5 | - |
Lightning Player Props
Capitals Stats
- With 40 goals (2.9 per game), the Capitals have the league's 22nd-ranked offense.
- Washington has the best defense in the league, giving up 34 total goals (only 2.4 per game).
- With a goal differential of +6, they are 10th-best in the league.
- With seven power-play goals (on 46 chances), Washington ranks 24th in the NHL.
- The Capitals have the league's 25th-ranked power-play percentage (15.22).
Capitals Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Wilson | 14 | 9 | 7 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 20% |
| Dylan Strome | 12 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 60.3% |
| Alexander Ovechkin | 14 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 100% |
| John Carlson | 14 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 25 | 11 | - |
| Aliaksei Protas | 14 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 3 | 20% |
Capitals Player Props
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