Florida Panthers vs Washington Capitals NHL Betting Prediction

NHL Panthers vs Washington Capitals Prediction 2/4/2025

The Florida Panthers (32-19-3) travel to face off against the Washington Capitals (34-11-7) on Tuesday, February 4th. This game will be played at Capital One Arena in Washington and televised on ESPN+. The Panthers are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Capitals are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Hurricanes. Puck drop is set for 7:00 ET.

Panthers vs Capitals

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The Florida Panthers Are Coming Off A Win

With a 4-2 win over the Stars, the Panthers improved to 32-19-3. Florida covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals fell short of the 6.5-goal line.

All four of Florida’s goals came from different players, and they held the Stars scoreless in the third period. Sam Reinhart sealed the victory with an empty-net goal at the 19:00 mark.

The Washington Capitals Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

With a 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes, the Capitals now sit at 34-11-7 for the season. Washington held a 2-1 lead after the first period, but Carolina scored three unanswered goals to secure the win.

The total for the game was set at 6 goals, and the combined score matched that number. Washington, as the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover. Both of the Capitals’ goals came in the first period, with Alex Ovechkin’s tying the game at 19:16.

Florida Offense Breakdown

Carolina’s offense took 25 shots on goal and scored 4 times in their 4-2 win over the Stars. A.J. Greer found the net for the first time this season, while Sam Reinhart added his 10th goal on an empty net. Evan Rodrigues opened the scoring for the Panthers, and Matthew Tkachuk added his 3rd goal of the season.

Reinhart also picked up his 11th assist on Rodrigues’ goal. Tomás Nosek earned his first assist of the season on Greer’s goal, and Aleksander Barkov recorded his 6th assist on Tkachuk’s power play goal in the second period.

Capitals Offense Breakdown

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Alex Ovechkin netted his 7th goal of the season on a power play, while Brandon Duhaime added his 2nd goal in the Capitals’ 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes. Ovechkin took 5 shots on goal, while Duhaime had 3.

After scoring twice in the first period, the Capitals were held scoreless for the rest of the game. Washington recorded 21 shots on goal and had 15 giveaways. Nic Dowd picked up his 2nd assist of the season, and Dylan Strome added his 13th. John Carlson also contributed with his 7th assist.

Florida Team Defense

Spencer Knight recorded 23 saves with a 92% save percentage, helping the Panthers to a 4-2 win over the Stars. Defensively, Florida had 8 takeaways and 22 hits. After allowing two goals in the second period, the Panthers’ defense shut out the Stars in the third.

Washington Team Defense

Washington’s defense struggled after taking a 2-1 lead late in the first period, allowing three unanswered goals to Carolina—two in the second and one more in the third. The Hurricanes’ first goal came just 2:29 into the second period, and they added another at the 5:26 mark. Carolina sealed the game with an empty-netter at 19:51 in the third. Despite the loss, Charlie Lindgren made 41 saves with a 93.2% save percentage.

Panthers vs Capitals Trends

  • Florida has played well in their previous 5 road games, going 3-2 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 2. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 4-1.
  • In their last ten games at home, the Capitals have a straight up record of 7-3 while going 6-4 vs. the spread. The team averaged 3 goals per game in this stretch.
  • In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Capitals have a straight up record of 7-3 and an puck line mark of 8-2.
  • In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Panthers have a straight up record of 7-3 and an puck line mark of 7-3.

Panthers vs Capitals Prediction

When making a moneyline pick, my choice is the Capitals to come out with a win against the Panthers while playing at home. Considering the moneyline odds at +103, I’m placing my bet on the Capitals to win outright.

If you’re looking to get a bet down on this matchup, we foresee the Capitals winning the underdog. However, if you’re not as confident in the Capitals straight-up, we’d still recommend placing a bet on them to cover the puck line.

With an over/under line sitting at 5.5 goals, we like this game to surpass that mark and recommend getting a bet down on the over.


All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!


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