Capitals Fall to Lightning, 3-1, in Second Game of Season

Capitals Fall to Lightning, 3-1, in Second Game of Season

Washington played the third period without defenseman Matt Roy, who suffered a lower-body injury and did not return.

Lightning rebound with win over Capitals in home opener

Tampa Bay makes sure there’s no hangover from its season-opening loss Thursday in New York.

Slow Start Costs Capitals in 3-1 Loss to Lightning

Slow Start Costs Capitals in 3-1 Loss to Lightning The Washington Capitals could not overcome a difficult opening period Saturday night, falling 3-1 to the Tampa Bay Lightning at Benchmark International Arena. Tampa Bay scored twice in the first period and protected the advantage despite a better effort from Washington over the final 40 minutes.

Mishkin's Extra Shift: Lightning 3, Capitals 1 - RAW CHILI

In a polar-opposite game from Thursday’s loss in New York, the Lightning received strong performances throughout the lineup and recorded a win in their home

Capitals’ Matt Roy leaves game with lower-body injury

A tough break for a veteran rearguard. During his team’s game against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday night, Washington Capitals defenseman Matt Roy left the game after suffering a lower-body injury. It isn’t exactly clear what led to the alternate captain’s premature exit. His last shift came with a little over five minutes remaining in the second period, but when the final frame started, Roy wasn’t seen on the bench. The team later confirm…

Caps Drop 3-1 Decision to Bolts

Lindgren shines, but Caps fall in second of season-opening back-to-backs