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The NHL schedule on Saturday includes a game between the Washington Capitals (8-6) and the Florida Panthers (9-5-2), starting at 12:30 p.m. ET at Capital One Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Capitals rank 12th with 16 points and the Panthers are seventh with 20 points in the Eastern Conference.
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Panthers vs. Capitals: Nov. 7 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Time: 12:30 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Washington D.C.
- Venue: Capital One Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Capitals' 2026-27 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.5 | 9th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.43 | 23rd |
| Shots | 27.6 | 14th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.6 | 19th |
| Power Play % | 21.62% | 15th |
| Penalty Kill % | 76.09% | 19th |
Panthers' 2026-27 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.25 | 15th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.94 | 8th |
| Shots | 28.8 | 8th |
| Shots Allowed | 24.2 | 3rd |
| Power Play % | 23.94% | 9th |
| Penalty Kill % | 84.62% | 8th |
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Panthers vs. Capitals Top Players
Capitals
- With three goals and 11 assists this season, Dylan Strome is one of Washington's top contributors (14 points).
- Jordan Kyrou has 14 points (five goals, nine assists) to add to the team's scoring efforts.
- Alex Tuch has contributed 12 points for Washington in 14 games this season, scoring on 25.6% of his shots and putting up 10 goals and two assists.
- As Washington's top goalie, Logan Thompson has recorded 5 wins and 4 losses this season while allowing 30 goals with 235 saves.
Panthers
- Matthew Tkachuk has totaled 22 points (1.4 per game) for Florida, with four goals and 18 assists in 16 games (playing 18:42 per game).
- Seth Jones is one of the impact players on offense for Florida with 19 total points (1.2 per game), with three goals and 16 assists in 16 games.
- Brady Tkachuk's eight goals and nine assists add up to 17 points this season.
- Akira Schmid is 5-2-1 this season, collecting 176 saves and giving up 22 goals (2.9 goals against average) with an .889 save percentage (29th in the league).
Panthers vs. Capitals Injury Report
Capitals
Patrick Thomas: Out (Upper Body),
Rasmus Sandin: Out (Knee),
Vincent Desharnais: Out (Abdomen)
Panthers
Jonah Gadjovich: Out (Upper Body),
Brad Marchand: Out (Leg),
Aleksander Barkov Jr.: Out (Lower Body)
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Capitals' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/29/2026 | Predators | W 4-3 | Away |
| 11/1/2026 | Wild | L 5-1 | Home |
| 11/3/2026 | Stars | L 6-5 | Home |
| 11/7/2026 | Panthers | - | Home |
| 11/10/2026 | Senators | - | Away |
| 11/12/2026 | Devils | - | Away |
| 11/14/2026 | Devils | - | Home |
Panthers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/30/2026 | Jets | W 5-2 | Home |
| 11/2/2026 | Red Wings | L 5-3 | Home |
| 11/4/2026 | Blackhawks | W 5-3 | Home |
| 11/7/2026 | Capitals | - | Away |
| 11/8/2026 | Bruins | - | Away |
| 11/10/2026 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 11/12/2026 | Red Wings | - | Home |