Panthers vs. Capitals Prediction & Picks - March 22

The Florida Panthers (42-24-3) go on the road against the Washington Capitals (46-15-8, winners of three in a row) at Capital One Arena. The matchup on Saturday, March 22 starts at 5 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Get ready for this matchup with a look at who we project to emerge with the victory in Saturday's contest.

In the last 10 contests for the Capitals (8-2-0), their offense has totaled 36 goals while their defense has conceded 23 goals. They have recorded 23 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored two goals (8.7%).

Panthers vs. Capitals Predictions for Saturday

Our computer model for this encounter calls for a final score of Capitals 4, Panthers 2.

• Moneyline Pick: Capitals (-102)
• Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.1 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Capitals (+1.5)

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Panthers Splits and Trends

• The Panthers are 7-3-10 in overtime matchups on their way to a 42-24-3 overall record.
• In the 17 games Florida has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 10-4-3 record (good for 23 points).
• The 14 times this season the Panthers finished a game with only one goal, they went 3-11-0 (six points).
• Florida has taken seven points from the nine games this season when it scored exactly two goals (3-5-1 record).
• The Panthers have scored three or more goals in 42 games (36-4-2, 74 points).
• In the 31 games when Florida has scored a lone power-play goal, it went 21-7-3 to register 45 points.
• In the 42 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Florida is 26-14-2 (54 points).
• The Panthers have been outshot by opponents in 19 games, going 10-8-1 to register 21 points.

Capitals Splits and Trends

• The Capitals have a record of 46-15-8 this season and are 7-8-15 in overtime games.
• Washington has earned 31 points (13-4-5) in its 22 games decided by one goal.
• This season the Capitals recorded only one goal in eight games and have gone 1-6-1 (three points).
• Washington has earned five points (2-6-1 record) this season when scoring exactly two goals .
• The Capitals have earned 92 points in their 50 games with three or more goals scored.
• This season, Washington has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 25 games has a record of 17-5-3 in those matchups.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, Washington is 27-7-3 (57 points).
• The Capitals have been outshot by opponents in 30 games, going 18-7-5 to register 41 points.

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Panthers vs. Capitals Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 5 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
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• Where: Capital One Arena in Washington D.C.

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