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    EAST FINALS - GAME 7 • WSH wins series 4-3
    WSH
    Washington CapitalsCapitalsWSH
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    Lightning
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    Tampa Bay LightningLightningTB
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    Washington Capitals @ Tampa Bay Lightning

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    WSH wins 4-3

    • Capitals
      4
    • Lightning
      2
    Game 1
    5/11
    • Capitals
      6
    • Lightning
      2
    Game 2
    5/13
    • Lightning
      4
    • Capitals
      2
    Game 3
    5/15
    • Lightning
      4
    • Capitals
      2
    Game 4
    5/17
    • Capitals
      2
    • Lightning
      3
    Game 5
    5/19
    • Lightning
      0
    • Capitals
      3
    Game 6
    5/21
    • Capitals
      4
    • Lightning
      0
    Game 7
    5/23

    Game Information

    Benchmark International Arena
    Benchmark International Arena
    8:00 PM, May 23, 2018Coverage: NBCSN
    Tampa, FL
    Attendance: 19,092
    • Linesmen:
    • Derek Amell
    • Jonny Murray

    2026-27 Metropolitan Division Standings

    TeamWLOTLPTS
    Carolina153232
    New Jersey146028
    NY Rangers118123
    Washington107020
    NY Islanders86420
    Pittsburgh710216
    Philadelphia510616
    Columbus710014
    Full Standings

    2026-27 Atlantic Division Standings

    TeamWLOTLPTS
    Tampa Bay134228
    Montreal123428
    Boston135127
    Ottawa126226
    Florida117224
    Buffalo87420
    Toronto811218
    Detroit710317
    Full Standings

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