Capitals vs. Panthers Prediction & Picks

The Florida Panthers (41-31-7, riding a five-game winning streak) hit the road against the Washington Capitals (34-35-9, losers of five straight). The contest on Saturday, April 8 begins at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+, NBCS-DC, and BSFL.

In the last 10 games, the Capitals have gone 2-6-2. They have scored 30 goals, while their opponents have scored 40. They have gone on the power play 30 times during that span, and have capitalized with nine goals (30.0% of opportunities).

Ahead of watching this matchup, here's a look at which team we predict will come out on top in Saturday's action on the ice.

Capitals vs. Panthers Predictions for Saturday

Our projection model for this matchup predicts a final score of Capitals 4, Panthers 3.

• Moneyline Pick: Capitals (+155)
• Computer Predicted Total: 6.6
• Computer Predicted Spread: Capitals (-0.3)

Capitals Splits and Trends

• The Capitals have a record of 34-35-9 this season and are 8-9-17 in overtime contests.
• Washington has earned 27 points (11-7-5) in its 23 games decided by one goal.
• Across the 12 games this season the Capitals finished with only one goal, they have earned three points.
• When Washington has scored two goals this season, they've earned eight points (2-16-4 record).
• The Capitals have earned 66 points in their 42 games with more than two goals scored.
• This season, Washington has recorded a lone power-play goal in 31 games and picked up 36 points with a record of 16-11-4.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, Washington is 21-14-2 (44 points).
• The Capitals have been outshot by opponents in 36 games, going 10-19-7 to register 27 points.

Capitals vs. Panthers Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Saturday, April 8, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+, NBCS-DC, and BSFL
• Where: Capital One Arena in Washington D.C.

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