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Florida Panthers vs. Washington Capitals: Preview, Predictions and Picks for March 22, 2025

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Mar 22, 2025 6:31 PM
The Florida Panthers, fresh off an overtime win, head to Capital One Arena to take on the Washington Capitals on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at 5:00 PM. The Capitals, leading the regular season series 2-0, look to extend their dominance over the Panthers, who will aim to snap their losing streak against the Metropolitan Division leaders.
Florida Panthers vs Washington Capitals

Current Odds

FLA
WSH
Over
10.5
+115
Under
9.5
+195
FLA
+3.5
-130
WSH
-3.5
+125
FLA
ML
+3300
WSH
ML
-10000

Panthers vs Capitals statistics

Stat Panthers Capitals
Goals For per Game 3.16 3.62
Goals Against Average 2.67 2.54
Shots per Game 31.6 27.5
Shots Against per Game 26.6 27.1
Power Play Goals 50 42
Power Play Goals Against 38 35
Short Handed Goals 12 6
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 682 580
Power Play Percentage 24.4 22.2
Penalty Kill Percentage 81.4 82.6

Washington Capitals recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
3/20/25 vs Philadelphia Flyers W 3-2
3/18/25 vs Detroit Red Wings W 4-1
3/15/25 @ San Jose Sharks W 5-1
3/13/25 @ Los Angeles Kings L 3-0
3/11/25 @ Anaheim Ducks W 7-4

Florida Panthers recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
3/20/25 @ Columbus Blue Jackets W 1-0 OT
3/16/25 @ New York Islanders L 4-2
3/15/25 @ Montreal Canadiens L 3-1
3/13/25 @ Toronto Maple Leafs W 3-2
3/11/25 @ Boston Bruins L 3-2

Florida Panthers injuries

  • Dmitry Kulikov (D): Out

Panthers vs Capitals game info

Type Info
Venue Capital One Arena
Location Washington, DC
Puck drop Sat 5:00 PM

Panthers vs Capitals predictions

The Florida Panthers are having a mixed season, but not without promise. Keep an eye on Sam Reinhart, who's been a standout with 33 goals under his belt. With his knack for finding the back of the net, don't be surprised if he pulls off a few more goals against the Capitals. Then there's Aleksander Barkov, orchestrating the ice with 44 assists. If anyone can set up Reinhart, it's Barkov’s smart playmaking. Add Reinhart's impressive 73 points into the mix, and you can almost feel the energy buzzing through the Panthers' bench. You know, it’s these kinds of stats that can sometimes turn the tide in high-stakes games.

Now, let’s shift our focus to the Washington Capitals, where Alex Ovechkin is showing no signs of slowing down. With 35 goals, Ovechkin is not just a player to watch; he's practically a force of nature. Combine this with the wizardry of Dylan Strome, who's clocking 45 assists, and you start to see how the Capitals maintain their edge in the NHL standings. Strome isn’t just a supporting act, either; his 67 points highlight his all-around contribution. Imagine Ovechkin slicing through defenses, fed by a precision pass from Strome—that's the kind of one-two punch that could give Panthers' defense a real headache.

So who will come out on top when these two teams clash at the Capital One Arena? It’s a matchup poised with tension and excitement. While Washington leads the series 2-0, every game is a new opportunity. Florida, with its road record sitting at 20-14-1, isn't an easy team to shake off. But let’s face it, the Capitals are formidable at home with a record of 23-7-6. Given the firepower of Ovechkin and Strome at home, they might just have enough to edge past the Panthers. Yet, in sports, it's never over till it's over, is it? So, gear up for what promises to be a thrilling game in the NHL.

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