The Washington Capitals still boast a gaudy record. Poor play at even strength appears to be catching up to them, however.
The Capitals look to avoid a third loss in four games and win their fourth in a row over the improving Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday night at Amalie Arena.
Washington (19-6-2) has scored one goal in each of its last two defeats, the most recent a flat 4-1 road loss at Florida on Thursday. The Capitals' goal, from Alex Ovechkin, came on a six-on-five late in the third period with Philipp Grubauer pulled for an extra attacker.