The Washington Capitals (7-7-2) head to take on the Tampa Bay Lightning (7-6-1) at Amalie Arena on Sunday. The teams meet for their second successive game against each other. Washington defeated the Lightning 5-1 on Friday.
Sonny Milano led the Capitals with two goals. Nick Perbix was the only player to score for the Lightning. Darcy Kuemper saved an impressive 28 of 29 shots (.965%) in the win.
FACING OFF
Washington is averaging 2.88 goals per game for the season, 22nd in the NHL, and they are taking on a Lightning team that is allowing 3.21 goals a game (18th). Meanwhile, Tampa Bay has found the net 3.07 times a game on average, 18th in the league, and the Capitals are allowing opponents to score 2.88 goals per game (12th).
Washington averages fewer shots a game (28.2) than most teams in the league, ranking 29th. Tampa Bay’s average of 31.1 attempts ranks 16th. The Capitals’ 22.41% power play percentage ranks 14th in the league, while the Lightning are 17th with a conversion rate of 21.05%.
In terms of defending power plays, Washington has the league’s sixth-ranked PK% at 83.33%, while Tampa Bay is 13th at 81.13%.
TOP PERFORMERS:
With 14 points this season, Alex Ovechkin is the top skater for the Capitals. He has eight goals and six assists in 16 games. In the net, Kuemper (4-6-1) is Washington’s top goaltender. He has a 2.47 GAA and a .916% save percentage.
Nikita Kucherov leads the Lightning in scoring with 21 points (5th in the league). He has six goals and 15 assists (5th). Andrei Vasilevskiy (4-4-1) has the best goals against average for Tampa Bay at 2.90. He has a save percentage of .910%.
HOME AND AWAY
Washington is 2-4-1 away from Capital One Arena this season. Tampa Bay is 3-2-1 at Amalie Arena this season.
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