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    EAST FINALS - GAME 2 • WSH leads series 2-0
    WSH
    Washington CapitalsCapitalsWSH
    49-26-7
    6
    49-26-7
    Final
    123T
    Capitals
    WSH
    		1326
    Lightning
    TB
    		2002
    TB
    Tampa Bay LightningLightningTB
    54-23-5
    2
    54-23-5

    Washington Capitals @ Tampa Bay Lightning

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    WSH leads 2-0

    • Capitals
      4
    • Lightning
      2
    Game 1
    12/5
    • Capitals
      6
    • Lightning
      2
    Game 2
    14/5
    • Lightning
      4
    • Capitals
      2
    Game 3
    16/5
    • Lightning
      4
    • Capitals
      2
    Game 4
    18/5
    • Capitals
      2
    • Lightning
      3
    Game 5
    20/5
    • Lightning
      0
    • Capitals
      3
    Game 6
    22/5
    • Capitals
      4
    • Lightning
      0
    Game 7
    24/5

    Game Information

    Benchmark International Arena
    Benchmark International Arena
    5:30 AM, 14 May 2018
    Tampa, FL
    Attendance: 19,092
    • Referees:
    • Brad Meier
    • Dan O'Halloran
    • Linesmen:
    • Ryan Gibbons
    • Greg Devorski

    2026-27 Metropolitan Division Standings

    TeamWLOTLPTS
    Carolina72115
    NY Rangers73115
    Washington53010
    NY Islanders4319
    New Jersey4408
    Pittsburgh3617
    Philadelphia2637
    Columbus3406
    Full Standings

    2026-27 Atlantic Division Standings

    TeamWLOTLPTS
    Boston72014
    Tampa Bay62012
    Ottawa63012
    Florida52212
    Buffalo43210
    Toronto44210
    Montreal4319
    Detroit3328
    Full Standings

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