The last time these two teams met the Washington Capitals showed heart and resiliency, rallying from a 3-1 deficit for a 4-3 overtime win thanks to Dmitry Orlov.
Now they meet again after the Capitals came out on top against the Bruins thanks to two goals from T.J. Oshie and the game-winner from Norris Trophy frontrunner John Carlson.
Now the Capitals take on a Tampa Bay Lightning team that has struggled fresh of the heels of a President’s Trophy. Right now the teams are opposite of each other. The Capitals carry the league’s best record at 23-5-5, good for 51 points.