The Florida Panthers (20-15-2) host the Washington Capitals (20-13-5) during Monday's NHL action, starting at 7 p.m. ET at Amerant Bank Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Panthers are eighth in the Eastern Conference (42 points), and the Capitals are seventh in the Eastern Conference (45 points).
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Panthers vs. Capitals: Dec. 29 Viewing Options
- Date: Monday, December 29, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Sunrise, Florida
- Venue: Amerant Bank Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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Panthers' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.16 | 12th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.16 | 17th |
| Shots | 29.2 | 9th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.5 | 6th |
| Power Play % | 18.38% | 18th |
| Penalty Kill % | 83.06% | 6th |
Capitals' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.18 | 10th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.68 | 7th |
| Shots | 29.3 | 8th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.6 | 13th |
| Power Play % | 15.09% | 29th |
| Penalty Kill % | 76.27% | 26th |
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Panthers vs. Capitals Top Players
Panthers
- Brad Marchand has been important to Florida's offense this season, registering 42 points in 36 games.
- Sam Reinhart is another of Florida's important contributors currently with 39 total points (19 goals and 20 assists) to his name.
- Through 36 games, Carter Verhaeghe has proven himself as a contributor for Florida. He has 28 points (11 goals and 17 assists).
- Sergei Bobrovsky (16-9-1) has a 2.8 goals against average and a save percentage of .887 for Florida.
Capitals
- Tom Wilson has put up 34 points (0.9 per game) for Washington, with 17 goals and 17 assists in 37 games (playing 19:05 per game).
- Alexander Ovechkin is a leading scorer for Washington with 33 total points this season. He has scored 15 goals and added 18 assists in 38 games.
- Washington's Jakob Chychrun is among the leading scorers on the team with 29 total points (15 goals and 14 assists).
- Logan Thompson is 15-9-3 this season, amassing 664 saves and giving up 60 goals (2.3 goals against average) with a .917 save percentage (seventh-best in the league).
Panthers vs. Capitals Injury Report
Panthers
Tomas Nosek: Out (Knee),
Matthew Tkachuk: Out (Groin),
Dmitry Kulikov: Out (Upper Body),
Cole Schwindt: Out (Arm),
Aleksander Barkov Jr.: Out (Knee),
Jonah Gadjovich: Out (Upper Body)
Capitals
Pierre-Luc Dubois: Out (Abdomen)
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Panthers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/20/2025 | Blues | L 6-2 | Home |
| 12/23/2025 | Hurricanes | W 5-2 | Away |
| 12/27/2025 | Lightning | L 4-2 | Home |
| 12/29/2025 | Capitals | - | Home |
| 12/30/2025 | Canadiens | - | Home |
| 1/2/2026 | Rangers | - | Home |
| 1/4/2026 | Avalanche | - | Home |
Capitals' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/21/2025 | Red Wings | L 3-2 | Away |
| 12/23/2025 | Rangers | L 7-3 | Home |
| 12/27/2025 | Devils | W 4-3 | Away |
| 12/29/2025 | Panthers | - | Away |
| 12/31/2025 | Rangers | - | Home |
| 1/1/2026 | Senators | - | Away |
| 1/3/2026 | Blackhawks | - | Home |