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Florida Panthers vs Washington Capitals: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Florida Panthers (9-7-2) visit the Washington Capitals (9-6-0) on Friday, November 27, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET, at Capital One Arena, Washington, DC. TV: ESPN+. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Washington Capitals vs Florida Panthers.

NHLFriday, November 27, 2026
Florida Panthers logoFlorida Panthers9-7-2
3:00 PM ETNov 27, 2026
Washington Capitals logoWashington Capitals9-6-0
DateNov 27, 2026
Time3:00 PM ET
VenueCapital One Arena, Washington, DC
TVESPN+

Team comparison

Florida PanthersWashington Capitals
Goals per game
3.1
3.5
Goals allowed per game
3.1
3.4
9-7-2Record9-6-0
5th in Atlantic DivisionStanding4th in Metropolitan Division
5-7Road record / home record7-4
LLWLWLast 5WLLWW
L2StreakW1

Team stats

Florida PanthersWashington Capitals
Goals Against Average
3.06
3.40
Shots Against per Game
25.3
27.7
Penalty Kill Percentage
85.7
76.5
Power Play Goals Against
11
12
Short Handed Goals Against
0
0
Goals For per Game
3.11
3.53
Shots per Game
29.5
27.8
Power Play Goals
19
8
Power Play Percentage
23.5
20.0
Short Handed Goals
1
1
Penalty Minutes
292
162

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Florida Panthers
Sandis Vilmanis LW · Undisclosed
Out
Brad Marchand LW · Knee
Injured Reserve
Injured Reserve
Jonah Gadjovich LW · Neck - Surgery
Injured Reserve
Washington Capitals
Rasmus Sandin D · Knee - Surgery
Injured Reserve
Vincent Desharnais D · Abdomen - Surgery
Injured Reserve
Patrick Thomas C · Upper Body
Injured Reserve

Recent form

Florida PanthersLLWLW
Nov 8, 2026 · at Boston BruinsL 1-4
Nov 7, 2026 · at Washington CapitalsL 3-4
Nov 4, 2026 · vs Chicago BlackhawksW 5-3
Nov 2, 2026 · vs Detroit Red WingsL 3-5
Oct 30, 2026 · vs Winnipeg JetsW 5-2
Washington CapitalsWLLWW
Nov 7, 2026 · vs Florida PanthersW 4-3
Nov 3, 2026 · vs Dallas StarsL 5-6
Nov 1, 2026 · vs Minnesota WildL 1-5
Oct 29, 2026 · at Nashville PredatorsW 4-3
Oct 28, 2026 · vs Philadelphia FlyersW 5-2

Season series

WSH leads series 1-0
Feb 3, 2027WSH 0, FLA 0
Nov 27, 2026FLA 0, WSH 0
Nov 7, 2026FLA 3, WSH 4

Team pages

Florida Panthers
Schedule, roster and statsWashington Capitals
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Florida Panthers vs Washington Capitals?

The game is on Friday, November 27, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET at Capital One Arena, Washington, DC.

How can I watch Florida Panthers vs Washington Capitals?

TV: ESPN+.

What are the records of the Florida Panthers and Washington Capitals?

Florida Panthers: 9-7-2. Washington Capitals: 9-6-0.

Who is injured for Florida Panthers vs Washington Capitals?

Listed out or doubtful: Florida Panthers: Sandis Vilmanis, Brad Marchand, Aleksander Barkov, Jonah Gadjovich. Washington Capitals: Rasmus Sandin, Vincent Desharnais, Patrick Thomas. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Florida Panthers vs Washington Capitals played?

Capital One Arena, Washington, DC.

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