The Washington Capitals host the Florida Panthers on Friday, November 27, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET. This regular-season contest marks the second meeting between the two clubs during the 2026-2027 season.
Washington enters the game with a 10-6-0 record and a two-game winning streak. The Capitals earned a 4-3 victory at the Nashville Predators before dropping consecutive home contests, falling 5-1 to the Minnesota Wild and 6-5 to the Dallas Stars. Washington answered with a 4-3 win against Florida at home and a 3-2 overtime victory at the Ottawa Senators.
Florida brings a 10-7-2 record into the contest. The Panthers lost 5-3 hosting the Detroit Red Wings, won 5-3 against the Chicago Blackhawks, and fell 4-3 at Washington. Florida then dropped a 4-1 game at the Boston Bruins before earning a 4-1 victory at the Columbus Blue Jackets in its most recent outing.
The only previous meeting between these teams this season took place on November 7, when the Capitals defeated the Panthers 4-3 in Washington. That result leaves Washington with a 1-0 record in the season series.
Both teams enter Friday following victories in their previous contests. Florida aims to even the season series, while Washington looks to build on its two-game winning streak.
