The Washington Capitals visit the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday, October 3 at 7:00 pm ET at Benchmark International Arena. The live card below carries the score from puck drop to final, the odds table compares sportsbook prices for this game, and the team links at the bottom go to each side’s next game, record, schedule and injury report.
Capitals vs. Lightning Odds
Away +1.5 | total 5.5
| Sportsbook | Away spread | Home spread | Total | Away ML | Home ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polymarket | +1.5 (-186) | -1.5 (+186) | 5.5 (-120) | +130 | -130 |
| DraftKings | +1.5 (-205) | -1.5 (+170) | 6.5 (+114) | +124 | -148 |
| Caesars | +1.5 (-195) | -1.5 (+160) | 6 (-110) | +124 | -148 |
| BetMGM | +1.5 (-200) | -1.5 (+165) | 6 (-110) | +120 | -145 |
| Kalshi | +1.5 (-190) | -1.5 (+190) | 6.5 (+125) | +133 | -135 |
| Fanatics | +1.5 (-205) | -1.5 (+165) | 6.5 (+110) | +120 | -145 |
Lines from BALLDONTLIE and refreshed automatically. Numbers move, so confirm at your sportsbook before betting.
Start Time and Venue
| Date | Saturday, October 3, 2026 |
| Time | 7:00 pm ET |
| Venue | Benchmark International Arena |
| Matchup | Washington Capitals at Tampa Bay Lightning |
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