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 game.
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As hockey action continues, get ready for the contest by checking out which club we predict will pick up the victory in Monday's game.
The Capitals are 3-4-3 over their past 10 games, totaling 23 goals while giving up 31 in that time. On 25 power-play opportunities during that span, they have scored two goals (8.0%).
Panthers vs. Capitals Predictions for Monday
Our computer model for this game calls for a final score of Panthers 4, Capitals 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Panthers (-131)
- 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 gone 3-2-5 in overtime matchups as part of an overall record of 20-15-2.
- In the nine games Florida has played that were decided by one goal, it has an 8-0-1 record (good for 17 points).
- In the seven games this season the Panthers scored only one goal, they went 1-5-1 (three points).
- Florida has finished 1-5-1 in the seven games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering three points).
- The Panthers have scored three or more goals in 22 games (18-4-0, 36 points).
- In the 14 games when Florida has scored a lone power-play goal, it has an 8-6-0 record (16 points).
- In games when it has outshot opponents, 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 have a record of 20-13-5 this season and are 2-5-7 in overtime matchups.
- 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 24 times, earning 36 points from those matchups (17-5-2).
- This season, Washington has recorded a single power-play goal in 12 games has a record of 9-3-0 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Washington is 10-7-2 (22 points).
- The Capitals have been outshot by opponents 15 times this season, and earned 20 points in those games.
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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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