How to watch Washington Capitals vs Tampa Bay Lightning
NHL. Washington Capitals (6-4-0) at Tampa Bay Lightning (7-3-1). Tuesday, November 17 at 7:30 PM ET at Benchmark International Arena. Watch on Disney+, ESPN+ or Hulu.
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Tue, Nov 17 · ET
Where to watch
- Disney+Streaming service. Needs a subscription.
- ESPN+Streaming service. Needs a subscription.
- HuluStreaming service. Needs a subscription.
Preview
The Capitals (6-4-0) visit the Lightning (7-3-1) at Benchmark International Arena, Tuesday, November 17 at 7:30 PM ET.
The Capitals have won 3 of their last 5. Their last game was a win, 4-3 OT against Buffalo Sabres.
The Lightning have won 3 of their last 5. Their last game was a loss, 5-4 OT at Utah Mammoth.
They last met on Sat, Oct 3, 2026, when the Lightning won 3-1.
Players to watch: Alex Tuch (Capitals' goals leader, 7) and Brandon Hagel (Lightning's goals leader, 7).
On the injury report for the Capitals: Logan Thompson (injured reserve), Vincent Desharnais (injured reserve), Rasmus Sandin (injured reserve).
On the injury report for the Lightning: Yanni Gourde (injured reserve).
The game is on Disney+, ESPN+ or Hulu.
Injury report
Washington Capitals
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Logan Thompson G | Injured Reserve | Lower Body |
| Vincent Desharnais D | Injured Reserve | Abdomen |
| Rasmus Sandin D | Injured Reserve | Knee |
| Patrick Thomas C | Injured Reserve | Upper Body |
Tampa Bay Lightning
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Victor Hedman D | Day-To-Day | Lower Body |
| Zemgus Girgensons C | Day-To-Day | Undisclosed |
| Yanni Gourde C | Injured Reserve | Hip |
Head-to-head
Regular Season Series: TB leads series 1-0
- Sat, Oct 3, 2026Washington Capitals 1atTampa Bay Lightning 3
- Sat, Nov 22, 2025Tampa Bay Lightning 5atWashington Capitals 3
- Sat, Nov 8, 2025Washington Capitals 2atTampa Bay Lightning 3
- Tue, Oct 14, 2025Tampa Bay Lightning 2atWashington Capitals 3
- Sat, Mar 1, 2025Tampa Bay Lightning 3atWashington Capitals 1
Recent formnewest first
Washington Capitals
- Sat, Oct 24 W 4-3 OT vs Buffalo Sabres
- Tue, Oct 20 L 5-2 vs Los Angeles Kings
- Sat, Oct 17 W 4-2 vs New Jersey Devils
- Wed, Oct 14 W 5-4 vs Montreal Canadiens
- Tue, Oct 13 L 4-2 at Carolina Hurricanes
Tampa Bay Lightning
- Sat, Oct 24 L 5-4 OT at Utah Mammoth
- Fri, Oct 23 L 6-3 at Colorado Avalanche
- Tue, Oct 20 W 6-2 at Vegas Golden Knights
- Sat, Oct 17 W 4-2 vs Vancouver Canucks
- Thu, Oct 15 W 4-3 OT vs Seattle Kraken
Key players
Washington Capitals
| Goals | Alex Tuch 7 |
| Assists | Dylan Strome 6 |
| Points | Alex Tuch 9 |
Tampa Bay Lightning
| Goals | Brandon Hagel 7 |
| Assists | Nikita Kucherov 10 |
| Points | Nikita Kucherov 14 |
Questions
Is there a free Washington Capitals vs Tampa Bay Lightning live stream?
No. Disney+, ESPN+ or Hulu needs a paid subscription. Only games on CBS, Fox, NBC and ABC are free, with a TV antenna. Sites promising free streams are unofficial and often unsafe.
What channel is Washington Capitals vs Tampa Bay Lightning on?
Washington Capitals vs Tampa Bay Lightning is on Disney+, ESPN+ or Hulu.
What time does Washington Capitals vs Tampa Bay Lightning start?
Washington Capitals vs Tampa Bay Lightning starts Tuesday, November 17 at 7:30 PM ET at Benchmark International Arena.
Does StreamEast stream Washington Capitals vs Tampa Bay Lightning?
No. We don't stream games and we're not the old StreamEast site. We list the official channels and apps showing each game.
Who is injured for Washington Capitals vs Tampa Bay Lightning?
Players listed as out or doubtful: Logan Thompson (Washington Capitals, injured reserve); Vincent Desharnais (Washington Capitals, injured reserve); Rasmus Sandin (Washington Capitals, injured reserve); Patrick Thomas (Washington Capitals, injured reserve); Yanni Gourde (Tampa Bay Lightning, injured reserve). Check the full injury report above for questionable players.
Who won the last Washington Capitals vs Tampa Bay Lightning game?
Tampa Bay Lightning won 3-1 on Sat, Oct 3, 2026.
