Tampa Bay Lightning (11-7-2, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Washington Capitals (11-8-2, in the Metropolitan Division)

Washington; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Capitals host the Tampa Bay Lightning after Alexander Ovechkin’s hat trick against the Montreal Canadiens in the Capitals’ 8-4 win.

Washington has gone 6-4-1 at home and 11-8-2 overall. The Capitals are 4-6-1 in games their opponents commit fewer penalties.

Tampa Bay has an 11-7-2 record overall and a 5-2-2 record in road games. The Lightning are 2-4-1 in games they have more penalties than their opponent.

The matchup Saturday is the third meeting between these teams this season. The Lightning won 3-2 in the previous matchup.

TOP PERFORMERS: Dylan Strome has scored five goals with 15 assists for the Capitals

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