The Florida Panthers (20-15-2), coming off a 4-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning, host the Washington Capitals (20-13-5) at Amerant Bank Arena on Monday, Dec. 29 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Capitals knocked off the New Jersey Devils 4-3 in overtime in their most recent outing.
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To prepare for this matchup, here's who we predict to secure the win in Monday's hockey game.
The Capitals have totaled 23 goals during their last 10 games, while allowing 31 goals. A total of 25 power-play opportunities during that time have turned into two power-play goals (8.0%). They are 3-4-3 over those games.
Panthers vs. Capitals Predictions for Monday
Our computer projections model for this matchup calls for a final tally of Panthers 4, Capitals 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Panthers (-126)
- 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 have finished 3-2-5 in overtime games to contribute to an overall record of 20-15-2.
- Florida has 17 points (8-0-1) in the nine games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- Looking at the seven times this season the Panthers finished a game with only one goal, they have a 1-5-1 record, good for 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 more than two goals in 22 games (18-4-0, 36 points).
- In the 14 games when Florida has scored a single power-play goal, it went 8-6-0 to register 16 points.
- In games when it has outshot its opponent, Florida is 11-9-2 (24 points).
- The Panthers have been outshot by opponents 15 times, and went 9-6-0 (18 points).
Capitals Splits and Trends
- The Capitals (20-13-5 overall) have posted a record of 2-5-7 in matchups that have needed OT this season.
- Washington has earned 11 points (5-3-1) in its nine games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Capitals registered only one goal in five games and they've earned two points (1-4-0) in those contests.
- Washington has earned seven points (2-2-3 record) this season when scoring exactly two goals .
- The Capitals have scored three or more goals in 24 games, earning 36 points from those contests.
- This season, Washington has scored a lone power-play goal in 12 games and picked up 18 points with a record of 9-3-0.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Washington has posted a record of 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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