Capitals vs Panthers Picks and Prediction – 11/26/2024

The Washington Capitals look to snap a two-game losing streak with a victory on the road Monday when visiting the Florida Panthers. Washington is 13-6-1 with 27 points and third in the Metropolitan division, 3 points behind first place. Washington was defeated by the New Jersey Devils 3-2 on Saturday night and once again played without its leader Alex Ovechkin. Keep up to date with all the NHL action, with our NHL picks.

Connor McMichael is leading Washington in goals scored with 13 in the absence of the injured Alex Ovechkin (15 goals) while Dylan Strome is the leader in assists with 22 and points with 28. In goal, Logan Thompson is 8-1-1 with a goals-against average of 2.58 and a save percentage of .914. Washington's goals-for average is 4.05 and its goals-against is 2.75. Washington's power play scores 16.9% of the time and its penalty kill is successful 84.6% of the time.

The Florida Panthers look to snap a three-game losing streak with a victory at home on Monday when hosting the Washington Capitals. Florida is 12-8-1 with 25 points and second in the Atlantic division, one point behind the first-place Toronto Maple Leafs. Florida was defeated by the Colorado Avalanche 7-4 Saturday night and the Panthers have lost five of the last six.

Sam Reinhart is leading Florida in goals with 16, assists with 15, and points with 31. In goal, Sergei Bobrovsky is 9-5-1 with a goals-against average of 3.19 and a save percentage of .885. Florida's goals-for average is 3.48 and its goals-against is 3.43. Florida’s power play scores 23.1% of the time and its penalty kill is successful 81.4% of the time.

The Florida Panthers will pick up a victory on Monday versus the Washington capitals. Washington continues to play without the injured Alex Ovechkin, who is leading the Capitals in goals scored with 15. Florida has won each of its last five played on its home ice versus Washington. The Capitals have lost four out of the last five versus an opponent from the Eastern Conference. Final Score Prediction, Florida Panthers win 5-2.