Venue & Timing
Location: Amerant Bank Arena, 1 Panther Parkway, Sunrise, FL
Puckdrop: 7:00 PM ET
Broadcast: ESPN+ / Sportsnet / Local Networks
Injury Report
Washington Capitals:
Sonny Milano (LW) — probable, upper body.
Martin Fehervary (D) — probable, knee.
Florida Panthers:
Matthew Tkachuk (LW) — probable, groin.
No other major injuries reported.
Key Player Matchups
Alex Ovechkin (WAS) vs. Sergei Bobrovsky (FLA): Ovechkin continues to be Washington’s offensive anchor, scoring in their recent win over Carolina. Bobrovsky has 266 saves in 12 games and remains Florida’s backbone in net.
Tom Wilson (WAS) vs. Brad Marchand (FLA): Wilson has 9 goals and 7 assists in 16 games, while Marchand leads Florida with 11 goals and 7 assists in 15 games. Expect a physical, high-energy battle.
Dylan Strome (WAS) vs. Anton Lundell (FLA): Strome has 15 points (5G, 10A), while Lundell contributes 11 points (4G, 7A) and defensive reliability.
Team Recent Form
Washington Capitals:
Recent win: 4–1 vs. Carolina.
Averaging 2.9 goals per game, allowing 2.4 goals per game.
Road record: 4–3–1.
Florida Panthers:
Recent win: 4–3 vs. Dallas at home.
Averaging 2.7 goals per game, allowing 2.9 goals per game.
Home record: 5–1–1, showing strength in Sunrise.
Series History
First meeting of the 2025–26 season.
Capitals won their last matchup in 2024, 4–2.
Panthers have historically held a slight edge at home, but Washington has stolen key road wins.
Betting Trends
Washington Capitals: 4–5–1 in last 10 games, trending Over in high-scoring contests.
Florida Panthers: 5–4–1 in last 10 games, strong at home (5–1–1).
Totals: Both teams have leaned toward Over 5.5, with recent games featuring 4+ goals scored.
Projected Score: Capitals 3 – Panthers 2 (OT)
Game Odds
Washington Capitals .5
Florida Panthers – 130
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, November 12, 2025
