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+, with each team fresh off of a win. The Panthers are coming off a 3-2 triumph over the Vegas Golden Knights, while the Capitals defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 4-1 in their most recent game.
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Before this matchup, here is who we predict to take home the victory in Thursday's hockey action.
Over the past 10 contests, the Capitals have gone 4-5-1. They have put up 29 goals, while their opponents have scored 24. They have gone on the power play 32 times during that span, and have capitalized with five goals (15.6% of opportunities).
Panthers vs. Capitals Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projections model for this game predicts a final score of Panthers 3, Capitals 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Panthers (-137)
- 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 contests 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 scored exactly two goals in three games this season (1-1-1 record, three points).
- The Panthers have scored at least three goals nine times, and are 7-2-0 in those games (to record 14 points).
- In the six games when Florida has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it has a 4-2-0 record (eight points).
- In games when 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 have a record of 8-7-1 this season and are 1-1-2 in overtime matchups.
- In the five games Washington has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up four points.
- This season the Capitals scored 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 exactly two goals.
- The Capitals have earned 15 points in their 10 games with at least three goals scored.
- Washington has scored a lone power-play goal in six games this season and has recorded 10 points from those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Washington has posted a record of 4-4-1 (nine points).
- The Capitals have been outshot by opponents in five games, going 4-1-0 to register eight points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Panthers Rank | Panthers AVG | Capitals AVG | Capitals Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29th | 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 | 5th |
| 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+
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- Where: Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida
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