Lightning beat the Capitals 3-1 in home opener

TRENDINGCFB Week 5 live updatesNFL Week 4 injury trackerWNBA semifinals previewMLB Division Series previewValkyries take down WingsStory byStory byLightning beat the Capitals 3-1 in home openerERIK ERLENDSSONSun, October 4, 2026 at 2:03 AM UTCAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesCapitals take on the Lightning following Tuch's 2-goal gameWashington Capitals (1-0, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (0-1, in the Atlantic Division)Tampa, Florida; Saturday, 7 p.Associated PressTakeaways: Slow Start & Lack Of Execution Cost Capitals In Loss To Lightning, Roy Injured As Lindgren Stands Tall In Season DebutWhen the puck dropped in Tampa Bay on Saturday, the Washington Capitals, coming off a convincing win over the Carolina Hurricanes, weren't exactly ready to play, as they got outmatched early on. And while Charlie Lindgren kept them in it while they got to their game, it wasn't enough for two points.The Hockey News - Washington CapitalsCapitals vs. Lightning Preview: Line Combinations, Storylines & Stats, Key Players & How To Tune InComing off a statement 5-2 win over the defending Cup champions on Friday, the Washington Capitals are right back at it just 24 hours later, as they pay a visit to old friend John Carlson and the Tampa Bay Lightning on the second night of their season-opening back-to-back.The Hockey News - Washington CapitalsAdvertisementAdvertisementCapitals vs Lightning Prediction, Pick, NHL Odds for Saturday, October 3Read our Washington Capitals vs. Tampa Bay Lightning prediction, including picks, and odds for Saturday, October 3.Action NetworkTuch scores twice in his first game for Washington, helping the Capitals beat the Hurricanes 5-2(AP) — Alex Tuch scored twice in his first game for Washington, Alex Ovechkin opened his 22nd NHL season with an assist and the Capitals beat the Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes 5-2 on Friday night.Tuch joined the Capitals in an offseason trade after five seasons with Buffalo.Associated PressTakeaways: Tuch, New-Look Capitals Roll Past Defending Cup Champion Hurricanes In Season OpenerThe new-look Washington Capitals aren't to be taken lightly, and reminded the league of that as they dominated the defending Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes in their season opener on Friday.The Hockey News - Washington CapitalsHow a Slow Start Doomed the Lightning Against New YorkThe Tampa Bay Lightning laid an egg in their 2026-27 season opener against RangersTampa Bay Lightning On SIAlex Tuch’s 2-goal debut sparks Capitals’ 5-2 win over Hurricanes(AP) — Alex Tuch scored twice in his first game for Washington, Alex Ovechkin opened his 22nd NHL season with an assist and the Capitals beat the Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes 5-2 on Friday night.Tuch joined the Capitals in an offseason trade after five seasons with Buffalo.Associated PressAs Capitals Face Lightning, Carlson & Former Teammates Ready For 'Weird' Reunion For First Time Since TradeLogan Thompson personally likes John Carlson better in Washington Capitals red than Tampa Bay Lightning blue.The Hockey News - Washington CapitalsRangers’ Igor Shesterkin stuns Lightning with his first career NHL goalIgor Shesterkin had a game to remember on Thursday. For the first time in the history of the New York Rangers , a goalie found the back of the net during a game, and it’s courtesy of none other than Shesterkin during their home season opener at Madison Square Garden against the visiting Tampa Bay Lightning. Here is a look at that incredible goal by […] The post Rangers’ Igor Shesterkin stuns Lightning with his first career NHL goal appeared first on ClutchPoints.ClutchPointsHurricanes Fall In Overtime Opener, Turn To First Metro TestThe Hurricanes lost their season opener in overtime to Florida. Now, they face a reshaped Washington Capitals team that traded for Jordan Kyrou and Alex Tuch.Gameday CarolinaCapitals’ Alex Tuch Matches Ovechkin HistoryAlex Tuch is no longer a member of the Buffalo Sabres. He plays for the Washington Capitals now. And as far as first impressions go, it’d be tough for Tuch to do any better. The Caps played their first game of the 2026-27 NHL season on Friday night, and before the end of the first […] The post Capitals’ Alex Tuch Matches Ovechkin History appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYRangers Daily: ‘Solid team effort’ at rocking MSG; Barkov injury scareThat must’ve been a pretty fun plane ride the New York Rangers took to Detroit after exiting Madison Square Garden […]Forever Blueshirts“It Don’t Come Easy” – Capitals 5, Hurricanes 2The Carolina Hurricanes dropped game two of their regular season to the Washington Capitals, 5-2 on Friday night at the Lenovo Center. The loss gave the team a 0-1-1 record to start the season. It was the first time the team has lost two games in a row since last January. The visiting Capitals team […]SB NationNumbers and Notes: Carolina Hurricanes’ Flat Play Leads to Loss to Washington CapitalsFriday night, the Carolina Hurricanes got their first goal of the 2026-27 NHL season…but they are still chasing a win […]SportsnautCarolina Hurricanes Announce Brandon Bussi News Before Capitals GameThe Carolina Hurricanes are looking to get a win in the column for the first time in the new season on Friday against the Washington Capitals, in what will be their first Metro Division contest of the season. Carolina began its title defense on NHL’s Opening Night on Tuesday and lost in OT to the […] The post Carolina Hurricanes Announce Brandon Bussi News Before Capitals Game appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYCapitals vs. Hurricanes Preview: Line Combinations, Storylines & Stats, Key Players & How To Tune InThe Washington Capitals officially kick off the 2026-27 campaign on Friday with a big challenge, as they pay a visit to the Carolina Hurricanes in the first game of a road back-to-back.The Hockey News - Washington CapitalsShesterkin makes Rangers history with a goalie goal in 5-1 win over LightningAssociated PressCarolina Hurricanes Game 2: Lines, Notes, Goalies, and How to Watch vs. CapitalsFriday, the Carolina Hurricanes will open a weekend back-to-back series, beginning with the Washington Capitals in Raleigh before taking a […]Sportsnaut