The Washington Capitals (8-7-1) visit the Florida Panthers (8-7-1) tonight at Amerant Bank Arena in a matchup of two teams trying to climb back into the upper tier of their divisions.

Washington enters off a strong 4-1 win over Carolina, backed by Logan Thompson, who has been one of the NHL’s best goalies so far. Thompson leads the league with a 1.56 GAA and .935 save percentage, helping Washington hold opponents to 2.38 goals per game. Tom Wilson (16 points), Dylan Strome (15 points and a team-high 10 assists), and Alex Ovechkin (901 career goals) continue to drive the scoring, while Jakob Chychrun brings two-way stability with 12 points and a +5.

Florida begins a five-game homestand and has leaned heavily on Brad Marchand, who leads the team with 18 points (11G, 7A). Sam Reinhart has added 14 points, including six goals in his last ten games, but the Panthers’ offense remains modest at 2.63 goals per game. Their strength is in goal: Sergei Bobrovsky is 8-4-0 with a 2.68 GAA, and Florida’s team save percentage (.892) has kept them competitive in tight, low-scoring games.

Both teams sit on 17 points with identical 8-7-1 records, though Washington holds a better goal differential (+7 to Florida’s -5). With Thompson in peak form and Florida steady at home, this matchup is likely to hinge on goaltending and which team manages cleaner zone exits.

Prediction

Expect a structured, low-event game where one swing — special teams or a defensive lapse — decides it late. While Washington’s defensive mindset gives them credibility, Florida’s home advantage and steadier offense tilt the edge in their favor.

Projected Final Score: Panthers 3, Capitals 2

How to Watch Capitals vs. Panthers

Puck drop for tonight’s game between the Washington Capitals and Florida Panthers is set for 7:00 p.m. Eastern at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida.

The game airs live locally on Monumental Sports Network and Scripps Sports.

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Washington Capitals vs. Florida Panthers

Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025

Time: 7:00 PM Eastern

Venue: Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise, FL

TV: Monumental Sports Network, Scripps Sports

Streaming: ESPN+