The Washington Capitals secured a crucial 4-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning, a win that not only showcased their resilience and offensive capabilities but also had significant playoff implications. With this victory, the Capitals now have 87 points, tying them with the Flyers for the second wild card spot in the Eastern Conference, though they hold a game in hand. The game was marked by a high level of physicality, with the Capitals delivering 56 hits. This win was particularly meaningful as it was dedicated to Nick Jensen and achieved despite a depleted defense. The Lightning, on the other hand, have experienced a slight downturn, losing three of their last four games and facing back-to-back losses for the first time since late February. They are now locked into the No. 1 wild card spot as they head into their final two regular-season games.
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Capitals defeat Lightning, tie for 2nd wild card in East https://t.co/AWyYugqQvN
Caps with clutch 4-2 win over TB. They have same number of points (87) as #Flyers but have a game in hand.
#GoBolts fall to #AllCaps 4-2 in D.C., have lost three of four since clinching & have lost back-to-back games for the first time since late-February. Will wrap up regular season w/ last two games at home vs. #LetsGoBuffalo on Monday and #LeafsForever on Wednesday.
With 56 hits, some grit and finally, offense, the Capitals came together to beat the Lightning 4-2. And though they're back in the playoffs for now, the win meant more than that; it was also for Nick Jensen. All the takeaways live from D.C.: https://t.co/zMskrrEfKO
Final from Washington, #GoBolts fall 4-2 to Washington, #TBLightning are now locked into the No. 1 wild card spot
With 55 hits, some grit and finally, offense, the Capitals came together to beat the Lightning 4-2. And though they're back in the playoffs for now, the win meant more than that; it was also for Nick Jensen. All the takeaways live from D.C.: https://t.co/zMskrrEfKO
Capitals defeat Lightning 4-2. Gutsy win by them with depleted D.