Capitals wrap up preseason back-to-back against Lightning in Tampa

Center Dylan Strome nears his 600th career NHL game.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Tonight in Tampa, the Caps finish up their season-opening back-to-back against a pair of the top teams in the Eastern Co Via @Capitals on X

What happened: The Washington Capitals close out a preseason back-to-back against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday night. The matchup highlights center Dylan Strome as he approaches a major career milestone.

Why it matters: The road contest serves as a high-level tune-up against a familiar Eastern Conference opponent ahead of the regular season. Strome has established himself as a durable anchor for Washington since signing as a free agent in 2022.

By the numbers: Strome has appeared in 326 of 329 games since joining the Capitals, leading the roster with 176 assists and 99 power-play points over that span. He trails only Alex Ovechkin in goals (98) and total points (274) during his Washington tenure.

What to watch: Washington will finalize its opening-night roster following the conclusion of the exhibition schedule.

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