The Florida Panthers (20-15-2) take on the Washington Capitals (20-13-5) at Amerant Bank Arena on Monday, Dec. 29 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Panthers lost to the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 in their last game, while the Capitals are coming off a 4-3 overtime victory over the New Jersey Devils.
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Get ready for this matchup with a look at who we project to emerge with the victory in Monday's game.
The Capitals have put up 23 goals in their past 10 outings, while giving up 31 goals. A total of 25 power-play opportunities during that time have resulted in two power-play goals (8.0%). They are 3-4-3 over those contests.
Panthers vs. Capitals Predictions for Monday
Our computer projection model for this encounter predicts a final tally of Panthers 4, Capitals 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Panthers (-134)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.1 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Capitals (+1.5)
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Panthers Splits and Trends
- The Panthers (20-15-2 overall) have a 3-2-5 record in contests that have gone to overtime.
- In the nine games Florida has played that were decided by one goal, it has an 8-0-1 record (good for 17 points).
- In the seven games this season the Panthers scored just one goal, they went 1-5-1 (three points).
- Florida has taken three points from the seven games this season when it scored a pair of goals (1-5-1 record).
- The Panthers have scored at least three goals in 22 games (18-4-0, 36 points).
- In the 14 games when Florida has recorded a single power-play goal, it picked up 16 points after finishing 8-6-0.
- In the 22 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Florida is 11-9-2 (24 points).
- The Panthers have been outshot by opponents in 15 games, going 9-6-0 to register 18 points.
Capitals Splits and Trends
- The Capitals (20-13-5 overall) have posted a record of 2-5-7 in games that have required OT this season.
- In the nine games Washington has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 11 points.
- This season the Capitals recorded just one goal in five games and they've earned two points (1-4-0) in those contests.
- Washington has seven points (2-2-3) when scoring a pair of goals this season.
- The Capitals have scored three or more goals in 24 games, earning 36 points from those contests.
- This season, Washington has scored a single power-play goal in 12 games and registered 18 points with a record of 9-3-0.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Washington is 10-7-2 (22 points).
- The Capitals' opponents have had more shots in 15 games. The Capitals went 9-4-2 in those matchups (20 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Panthers Rank | Panthers AVG | Capitals AVG | Capitals Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12th | 3.16 | Goals Scored | 3.18 | 10th |
| 17th | 3.16 | Goals Allowed | 2.68 | 7th |
| 9th | 29.2 | Shots | 29.3 | 8th |
| 6th | 26.5 | Shots Allowed | 27.6 | 13th |
| 18th | 18.38% | Power Play % | 15.09% | 29th |
| 6th | 83.06% | Penalty Kill % | 76.27% | 26th |
Panthers vs. Capitals Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Monday, December 29, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida
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