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Panthers Look to Extend H2H Edge as Capitals Seek Bounce-Back

A Capitals slide meets a Panthers scoring surge at Capital One Arena, where the visitors hold a 5-3 H2H edge.

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Capital One ArenaWashington, DC
KICK-OFF17:30SAT07/11
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Washington CapitalsLLWWashington Capitals: L-L-W in the last 3 games.
Florida PanthersWLWFlorida Panthers: W-L-W in the last 3 games.
Washington Capitals 5-6 Dallas StarsWashington Capitals 1-5 Minnesota WildNashville Predators 3-4 Washington CapitalsFlorida Panthers 5-3 Chicago BlackhawksFlorida Panthers 3-5 Detroit Red WingsFlorida Panthers 5-2 Winnipeg Jets

Saturday night at Capital One Arena carries a familiar edge: Washington needs a bounce-back, and history offers mixed comfort. The Capitals are L-L-W in the last 3 games, having conceded 11 goals across a 5-6 defeat to Dallas and a 1-5 loss to Minnesota. Florida Panthers arrive W-L-W in the last 3 games, with five-goal outputs in wins over Winnipeg and Chicago.

Head to head

  • 2026-01-18Washington Capitals 2-5 Florida PanthersL
  • 2025-12-30Florida Panthers 5-3 Washington CapitalsL
  • 2025-11-14Florida Panthers 6-3 Washington CapitalsL
  • 2025-03-22Washington Capitals 6-3 Florida PanthersW
  • 2025-02-05Washington Capitals 6-3 Florida PanthersW
  • 2024-11-26Florida Panthers 1-4 Washington CapitalsW
  • 2024-02-24Florida Panthers 3-2 Washington CapitalsL
  • 2024-02-09Florida Panthers 4-2 Washington CapitalsL
Last 8 meetings: Washington Capitals 3W, 0D, Florida Panthers 5W.

The H2H picture has swung. Washington won three straight meetings through early 2025, including 6-3 twice, but has dropped the last three to Florida, most recently a 2-5 home defeat in January.

Watchlist
  • Whether Washington's defense can stabilize after six goals allowed to Dallas and five to Minnesota in consecutive losses.
  • Florida's offensive rhythm — five goals scored in each of its two most recent wins.
  • 3 of the last 8 meetings decided by two goals or fewer, suggesting margins remain thin even as momentum has tilted toward the Panthers.

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