Florida Panthers vs Washington Capitals Matchup

Keep reading to see our Capitals vs Panthers NHL pick and preview. In this article we will outline who will come away with the win and cover the puck line.

  • The Capitals head to Sunrise with a record of 13-6-1.
  • The Capitals are are averaging 4 goals per contest so far.
  • The Capitals are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Hurricanes.
  • The Panthers are sitting at 12-8-1.
  • The Panthers are are averaging 3.5 goals per contest so far.
  • The Panthers are coming off a 4-2 win vs. the Stars.

Capitals vs Panthers Preview

Planning on watching today's Capitals and Panthers game? Catch the action at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, FL, as the Panthers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. This Eastern conference matchup has an over/under of 6 goals, and the Panthers are favored by -1.5 goals vs. the Capitals.

Capitals vs. Panthers Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Washington Capitals at Florida Panthers
  • Where: Sunrise at Amerant Bank Arena
  • Date: Monday, November 25th
  • Betting Odds FLA -1.5, WAS +154 | FLA -183 O/U 6

Capitals Preview: Will the Capitals Find a Way to Win on the Road?

Washington’s 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes dropped their record to 13-6-1. The Capitals were the underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6 goals, resulting in a push.

After giving up the first goal, Washington responded with two of their own in the first period. However, the Hurricanes scored three unanswered goals to secure the win.

Alex Ovechkin netted his 7th goal of the season on a power play, while Brandon Duhaime added his 2nd goal in the Capitals' 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes. Duhaime's goal came with just 11 seconds left in the first period. Nic Dowd picked up his 2nd assist of the season, and Dylan Strome recorded his 13th assist on Ovechkin’s goal, with John Carlson adding his 7th assist.

Washington managed 21 shots on goal but struggled with 15 giveaways. The Capitals scored both of their goals in the first period, including Ovechkin’s power play goal at 19:16.

Defensively, the Capitals allowed the first goal just 5:59 into the first period and three more after taking a 2-1 lead. The Hurricanes scored twice in the second and added an empty-netter at the 19:51 mark of the third. Charlie Lindgren made 41 saves with a 93.2% save percentage, but Washington's defense recorded just two takeaways.

Panthers Preview: Can the Panthers Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?

With a 4-2 win over the Stars, the Panthers improved to 12-8-1. Florida covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals fell just short of the 6.5 goal line.

Four different players scored for the Panthers, who took the lead with a goal at 5:15 in the first period. The Stars tied it at 2-2 in the second, but Florida pulled ahead with two more goals, including an empty-netter with 1:00 left in the game.

Florida's offense tallied four goals in their latest game, with A.J. Greer netting his first of the season and Sam Reinhart adding his 10th on an empty net. Matthew Tkachuk scored his third goal, while Evan Rodrigues opened the scoring for the Panthers in the first period.

The Panthers took 25 shots on goal and recorded 16 giveaways. They scored once on the power play and picked up six assists. Carolina's offense was held scoreless in the third period.

Defensively, the Panthers allowed two goals in their last game, both of which came in the second period. Spencer Knight recorded 23 saves with a 92% save percentage. The Panthers' defense also contributed 8 takeaways and 22 hits.

Capitals vs Panthers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Across their last five road contests, Washington has been good against the puck line posting a mark of 4-1. Their overall mark in these games was 4-1, while averaging 5 goals per game.
  • Although Florida has a straight up record of 1-2 in their last three home games, they have not held up as well vs the puck line going 1-2. The team averaged 3 goals per game in these games.
  • Looking back on the team's last five games as the underdog, the Panthers have a straight up record of 2-3. Their record vs the puck line in these games was 3-2.
  • Looking back on the team's last ten games as the favorite, the Capitals have a straight up record of 7-3. Their record vs the puck line in these games was 5-5.

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