Capitals vs Lightning Prediction — NHL, Oct 3, 2026

Model pick: Lightning (64%), locked Oct 3; Lightning won 3–1 (graded a hit).

Washington Capitals

Tampa Bay Lightning

1–3

Final

Win probability

WSH 36%

64% TB

Tampa Bay Lightning won, 3–1. The pick was Tampa Bay Lightning at 64% — correct.

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Margin the probability implies

TB by 0.8

goals

TB win probability

64%

overtime and shootout included

Right at this confidence

5 of 8

Too early to read: 8 graded at 60–65%

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