An Eastern Conference tilt features the Washington Capitals hosting the Florida Panthers on Saturday evening. Oddsmakers list this game as a pick'em, with the total set at 5.5.
Florida has dominated this matchup by winning nine of the last 11 meetings, and my Panthers vs. Capitals expect this trend to continue.
Read more in my NHL picks for Saturday, March 22.
Panthers vs Capitals prediction
My best bet: Panthers moneyline (-110 at FanDuel)
My analysis
While the Washington Capitals are playing at home, the Florida Panthers have been a significantly stronger offensive team over the past two months. They rank first in the league in xGF/60 over that stretch, while the Capitals sit 22nd.
Florida not only generates more high-danger scoring chances but also prevents them more effectively than Washington. Spanning that same two-month stretch, the Panthers rank fifth in xGA/60, while the Capitals come in at 13th.
I also trust goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky to keep up with Logan Thompson. Over his past eight starts, Bobrovsky is 6-2 with a .935 SV% and 1.52 GAA. This success could continue against Washington, a team Bobrovsky is 7-1 against in the past eight head-to-head meetings.
Panthers vs Capitals same-game parlay (SGP)
Panthers moneyline
Sam Reinhart anytime goalscorer
Aleksander Barkov anytime goalscorer
Sam Reinhart and Aleksander Barkov lead the team in power-play goals, and Washington ranks in the bottom half of the league in penalty minutes taken per game.
Both Reinhart and Barkov scored two games ago against the New York Islanders, and I anticipate the Panthers' top stars will find the back of the net on Saturday.
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Panthers vs Capitals odds
Panthers vs Capitals live odds
Panthers vs Capitals opening odds
- Puck line: Florida +1.5 (-275) | Washington -1.5 (+220)
- Moneyline: Florida -110 | Washington -110
- Over/Under: Over 5.5 (-130) | Under 5.5 (+100)
Panthers vs Capitals trend
Florida has won nine of the last 11 meetings between these two teams. Find more NHL betting trends for Panthers vs. Capitals.
How to watch Panthers vs Capitals
| Location | Capital One Arena, Washington, DC |
| Date | Saturday, 3-22-2025 |
| Puck drop | 5:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | SCRIPPS, Monument |
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