Who is favored to win in Florida Panthers vs Washington Capitals?
The Florida Panthers are slight underdogs against the Washington Capitals, who hold a three-point edge in the standings with a 24-17-6 record compared to Florida's 24-18-3. The Capitals are favored with better recent form, though the Panthers showed resilience with a 3-2 win over Ottawa on Saturday, snapping a two-game skid and improving their playoff positioning with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.
What time is Florida Panthers vs Washington Capitals?
The match starts at 7:00 PM ET on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., with the game also available on ESPN+.
Where is Florida Panthers vs Washington Capitals being held?
The game will be played at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., home of the Washington Capitals. The arena will host a special ceremonial puck drop featuring PWHL players Marie-Philip Poulin and Kayla Vespa before the 7 p.m. ET start time.
Florida Panthers vs Washington Capitals prediction & odds - who wins?
The Washington Capitals are favored to win based on their stronger record and three-point lead over the Panthers in the Eastern Conference wild-card race. Tom Wilson leads the Capitals with 34 points and has been their most consistent scorer, while Alexander Ovechkin ranks second with 33 points, giving Washington significant offensive depth advantage.
What is the head to head record between Florida Panthers vs Washington Capitals?
In their last meeting on December 29, 2025, the Florida Panthers defeated the Washington Capitals 5-3 at Amerant Bank Arena, with Aaron Ekblad scoring the go-ahead goal. The Panthers lead the season series 2-0 after also winning 6-3 on November 13, 2025, with strong performances from Sam Reinhart and Anton Lundell in both victories.
