Final Score: Panthers 5 - Capitals 2
Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Panthers @ Capitals
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Panthers | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 67 | 72 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average goals | 2.8 | 3.0 |
| Last meeting | 5 | 3 |
| Stat | Panthers | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 46 | 48 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.0 | 3.2 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.3 | 2.9 |
| Win percentage | 52% | 50% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 50% | 54% |
Recent Results
Panthers
@ Carolina Hurricanes
Jan 16, 2026 · Margin: -8 · Total: 10
1-9
@ Buffalo Sabres
Jan 12, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
@ Ottawa Senators
Jan 10, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ Montreal Canadiens
Jan 8, 2026 · Margin: -4 · Total: 8
2-6
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Jan 6, 2026 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
vs Colorado Avalanche
Jan 4, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
vs New York Rangers
Jan 2, 2026 · Margin: -4 · Total: 6
1-5
vs Montreal Canadiens
Dec 30, 2025 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Washington Capitals
Dec 29, 2025 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
vs Tampa Bay Lightning
Dec 27, 2025 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
Capitals
vs San Jose Sharks
Jan 15, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Montreal Canadiens
Jan 13, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ Nashville Predators
Jan 11, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Jan 9, 2026 · Margin: +4 · Total: 6
5-1
vs Dallas Stars
Jan 7, 2026 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
vs Anaheim Ducks
Jan 5, 2026 · Margin: +3 · Total: 11
7-4
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Jan 3, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
@ Ottawa Senators
Jan 1, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs New York Rangers
Dec 31, 2025 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
@ Florida Panthers
Dec 29, 2025 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5