The Florida Panthers (20-15-2) take on the Washington Capitals (20-13-5) at Amerant Bank Arena on Monday, Dec. 29 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Panthers lost to the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 in their last game, while the Capitals are coming off a 4-3 overtime victory over the New Jersey Devils.

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Get ready for this matchup with a look at who we project to emerge with the victory in Monday's game.

The Capitals have put up 23 goals in their past 10 outings, while giving up 31 goals. A total of 25 power-play opportunities during that time have resulted in two power-play goals (8.0%). They are 3-4-3 over those contests.

Panthers vs. Capitals Predictions for Monday

Our computer projection model for this encounter predicts a final tally of Panthers 4, Capitals 3.

Moneyline Pick: Panthers (-134)
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 (20-15-2 overall) have a 3-2-5 record in contests that have gone to overtime.
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 just one goal, they went 1-5-1 (three points).
Florida has taken three points from the seven games this season when it scored a pair of goals (1-5-1 record).
The Panthers have scored at least three goals in 22 games (18-4-0, 36 points).
In the 14 games when Florida has recorded a single power-play goal, it picked up 16 points after finishing 8-6-0.
In the 22 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Florida is 11-9-2 (24 points).
The Panthers have been outshot by opponents in 15 games, going 9-6-0 to register 18 points.

Capitals Splits and Trends

The Capitals (20-13-5 overall) have posted a record of 2-5-7 in games that have required OT this season.
In the nine games Washington has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 11 points.
This season the Capitals recorded just one goal in five games and they've earned two points (1-4-0) in those contests.
Washington has seven points (2-2-3) when scoring a pair of goals this season.
The Capitals have scored three or more goals in 24 games, earning 36 points from those contests.
This season, Washington has scored a single power-play goal in 12 games and registered 18 points with a record of 9-3-0.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Washington is 10-7-2 (22 points).
The Capitals' opponents have had more shots in 15 games. The Capitals went 9-4-2 in those matchups (20 points).

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