Washington Capitals vs. Tampa Bay Lightning - NHL Game Preview - November 17, 2026

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	1	2	3	T
Washington WAS--	-	-	-
Tampa Bay TB--	-	-	-

Capitals	3.43 GF AVG	3.59 GA AVG	.00 Power Play
Lightning	3.66 GF AVG	2.87 GA AVG	.30 Power Play

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Rasmus Sandin (D)	Knee	11-24-2026Expected to be out until at least Nov 25
Vincent Desharnais (D)	Abdomen	12-04-2026Expected to be out until at least Dec 5

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Erik Cernak (D)	Upper Body	11-16-2026Day-to-Day
Brayden Point (C)	Undisclosed	11-16-2026Expected to be out until at least Nov 17
Anthony Cirelli (C)	Lower Body	11-16-2026Day-to-Day

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