On November 27, 2024, the Washington Capitals edged out the Tampa Bay Lightning with a 5-4 victory at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. The game was highlighted by Tom Wilson’s decisive power-play goal late in the third period.

The Lightning took an early lead, with Brayden Point scoring just under four minutes into the first period. Point extended the lead with a power-play goal midway through the period, giving Tampa Bay a 2-0 advantage at the first intermission.

The Capitals responded in the second period. Andrew Mangiapane netted his fifth goal of the season, followed by a short-handed goal from Aliaksei Protas, tying the game at 2-2. However, Michael Eyssimont’s late-period goal restored the Lightning’s lead heading into the third.

Early in the final period, Dylan Strome equalized for Washington. A mishap by Capitals’ goalie Charlie Lindgren, who inadvertently directed the puck into his own net, allowed Point to complete his hat trick and put Tampa Bay ahead again. Undeterred, John Carlson’s wrist sH๏τ tied the game once more.

The turning point came when Tampa Bay’s Anthony Cirelli received a double-minor penalty for high-sticking. On the ensuing power play, Wilson deflected a sH๏τ from Jakob Chychrun, securing the Capitals’ first lead of the night and ultimately the win.

Despite Point’s impressive three-goal performance, the Lightning couldn’t hold off the Capitals’ persistent offense. Lindgren made 24 saves for Washington, while Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 28 sH๏τs for Tampa Bay.

This victory marked the Capitals’ sixth consecutive road win, showcasing their resilience and ability to capitalize on critical opportunities.