The Washington Capitals (24-18-6) host the Florida Panthers (24-19-3) during Saturday's NHL slate, starting at 7 p.m. ET at Capital One Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Capitals are 10th (with 54 points) and the Panthers 12th (51 points) in the Eastern Conference.
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Capitals vs. Panthers: Jan. 17 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Washington D.C.
- Venue: Capital One Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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Capitals' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.23 | 11th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.77 | 7th |
| Shots | 29.2 | 7th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.1 | 16th |
| Power Play % | 15.83% | 27th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.78% | 22nd |
Panthers' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3 | 20th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.33 | 27th |
| Shots | 28.9 | 9th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.1 | 6th |
| Power Play % | 18.13% | 22nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.76% | 9th |
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Capitals vs. Panthers Top Players
Capitals
- A leading offensive player this season for Washington, Tom Wilson has put up 42 points.
- Alexander Ovechkin is another of Washington's important contributors currently with 41 total points (20 goals and 21 assists) to his name.
- On 86 shots (for 11 goals) and 25 assists, Dylan Strome has contributed 36 points this season.
- Across 34 games played, Logan Thompson has a goaltending record of 17-13-4. During those games, he's allowed 79 goals while recording 849 saves.
Panthers
- Brad Marchand's 23 goals and 23 assists in 41 games for Florida add up to 46 total points on the season.
- Sam Reinhart is a top offensive contributor for Florida with 45 total points this season. He has scored 24 goals and added 21 assists in 46 games.
- Sam Bennett has netted 16 goals on the season, adding 19 assists.
- Sergei Bobrovsky is 19-13-1 on the season, giving up 100 goals (3.1 goals against average) and collecting 693 saves with an .874 save percentage (60th in the league).
Capitals vs. Panthers Injury Report
Capitals
Tom Wilson: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Pierre-Luc Dubois: Out (Abdomen),
Justin Sourdif: Out (Upper Body)
Panthers
Jonah Gadjovich: Out (Upper Body),
Dmitry Kulikov: Out (Upper Body),
Matthew Tkachuk: Day-To-Day (Groin),
Brad Marchand: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
Aleksander Barkov Jr.: Out (Knee),
Seth Jones: Out (Upper Body),
Tomas Nosek: Out (Knee)
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Capitals' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11/2026 | Predators | L 3-2 | Away |
| 1/13/2026 | Canadiens | W 3-2 | Home |
| 1/15/2026 | Sharks | L 3-2 | Home |
| 1/17/2026 | Panthers | - | Home |
| 1/19/2026 | Avalanche | - | Away |
| 1/21/2026 | Canucks | - | Away |
| 1/23/2026 | Flames | - | Away |
Panthers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10/2026 | Senators | W 3-2 | Away |
| 1/12/2026 | Sabres | W 4-3 | Away |
| 1/16/2026 | Hurricanes | L 9-1 | Away |
| 1/17/2026 | Capitals | - | Away |
| 1/19/2026 | Sharks | - | Home |
| 1/22/2026 | Jets | - | Away |
| 1/24/2026 | Wild | - | Away |