The Tampa Bay Lightning (8-5-2) defeated the Washington Capitals (7-7-1) 3-2 on Saturday night at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa.
Brandon Hagel scored the game-winning goal in the third period - it was the sixth game of his last seven in which he has scored. For Tampa Bay, they now have won seven of their last eight games.
The Lightning are next in action when they host the New York Rangers on Wednesday night. Puck drop Wednesday night is scheduled for 7:00 PM in downtown Tampa.
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