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The Florida Panthers (8-7-1) host the Washington Capitals (8-7-1) at Amerant Bank Arena on Thursday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Panthers defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 3-2 in their last game, while the Capitals are coming off a 4-1 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes.
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Before watching this matchup, here is our prediction for which squad will emerge victorious in Thursday's hockey action.
In the last 10 games, the Capitals have gone 4-5-1 while totaling 29 goals against 24 goals given up. On 32 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored five goals (15.6%).
Panthers vs. Capitals Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projection model for this matchup expects a final score of Panthers 3, Capitals 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Panthers (-122)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Capitals (+1.5)
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Panthers Splits and Trends
- The Panthers are 1-1-2 in overtime matchups as part of an 8-7-1 overall record.
- Florida has won all four of its games that were decided by one goal.
- In the three games this season the Panthers registered just one goal, they lost every time.
- Florida has finished 1-1-1 in the three games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering three points).
- The Panthers have scored more than two goals nine times, and are 7-2-0 in those games (to record 14 points).
- In the six games when Florida has scored a lone power-play goal, it registered eight points after finishing 4-2-0.
- In the nine games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Florida is 4-4-1 (nine points).
- The Panthers' opponents have had more shots in seven games. The Panthers went 4-3-0 in those contests (eight points).
Capitals Splits and Trends
- The Capitals (8-7-1 overall) have posted a record of 1-1-2 in matchups that have needed OT this season.
- Washington has earned four points (2-3-0) in its five games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Capitals recorded just one goal in four games and they've earned two points (1-3-0) in those contests.
- Washington failed to win the only game this season when it scored two goals.
- The Capitals have scored more than two goals in 10 games, earning 15 points from those contests.
- This season, Washington has recorded a single power-play goal in six games and registered 10 points with a record of 5-1-0.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Washington is 4-4-1 (nine points).
- The Capitals have been outshot by opponents in five games, going 4-1-0 to record eight points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Panthers Rank | Panthers AVG | Capitals AVG | Capitals Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27th | 2.63 | Goals Scored | 2.88 | 20th |
| 12th | 2.94 | Goals Allowed | 2.38 | 1st |
| 16th | 28.1 | Shots | 29.3 | 8th |
| 2nd | 24.6 | Shots Allowed | 25.5 | 4th |
| 19th | 18.33% | Power Play % | 15.38% | 27th |
| 22nd | 77.19% | Penalty Kill % | 74.51% | 25th |
Panthers vs. Capitals Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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- Where: Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida
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