Panthers vs. Capitals Prediction & Picks - Nov. 7

The Washington Capitals (8-6), coming off a 6-5 loss to the Dallas Stars, host the Florida Panthers (9-5-2) at Capital One Arena on Saturday, Nov. 7 at 12:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Panthers defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 5-3 in their most recent game.

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Get ready for this matchup with a glimpse at who we project to come out on top in Saturday's game.

In the past 10 games, the Panthers have gone 7-3-0 while totaling 40 goals against 28 goals allowed. On 39 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored 14 goals (35.9%).

Panthers vs. Capitals Predictions for Saturday

Our computer model for this game calls for a final result of Capitals 4, Panthers 3.

• Moneyline Pick: Capitals (-121)
• Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
• Spread Pick: Panthers (+1.5)

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Capitals Splits and Trends

• The Capitals (8-6 overall) have a 1-0-1 record in matchups that have required overtime.
• Washington has six points (3-1-0) in the four games it has played that were decided by one goal.
• In the two games this season the Capitals scored just one goal, they lost both times.
• Washington has lost both games this season when it scored exactly two goals.
• The Capitals are 8-2-0 in the 10 games when they have scored at least three goals (to record 16 points).
• In the six games when Washington has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it has a 5-1-0 record (10 points).
• In the seven games when it outshot its opponent, Washington is 4-3-0 (eight points).
• The Capitals have been outshot by opponents in seven games, going 4-3-0 to record eight points.

Panthers Splits and Trends

• The Panthers have a 9-5-2 record this season and are 2-2-4 in contests that have needed overtime.
• Florida has earned 10 points (4-0-2) in its six games decided by one goal.
• This season the Panthers scored only one goal in three games and they've earned two points (1-2-0) in those contests.
• Florida has earned three points (1-0-1 record) this season when scoring exactly two goals .
• The Panthers have scored three or more goals 10 times, earning 15 points from those matchups (7-2-1).
• This season, Florida has recorded a lone power-play goal in four games has a record of 2-1-1 in those matchups.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, Florida is 8-2-1 (17 points).
• The Panthers' opponents have had more shots in five games. The Panthers went 1-3-1 in those contests (three points).

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Panthers vs. Capitals Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 12:30 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Capital One Arena in Washington D.C.

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