Tampa Bay Lightning center Luke Glendening (11) attempts to bat the puck toward Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren (79) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) and Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Matt Dumba (24) contend for control of the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)
Washington Capitals left wing Sonny Milano (15) celebrates his first goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)
Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren, left, makes a diving save in front of Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli (71) and Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)
Washington Capitals center Dylan Strome (17) reacts to getting hit on the face, while Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Matt Dumba (24) clears the puck in front of the net during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)
Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74) acknowledges the crowd after setting a franchise record for a defenseman by scoring his 150th career goal, during the third period against the Tampa Bay Lightning in an NHL hockey game Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)
Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson, right, celebrates his go-ahead goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin shoots during the second period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)
Washington Capitals center Nic Dowd (26) fights with Tampa Bay Lightning center Michael Eyssimont (23) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)
Washington Capitals center Hendrix Lapierre (29) gains control of the puck against Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak (81) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)