The Florida Panthers, currently holding an 8-7-1 record, will face off against the Washington Capitals, who share the same record, on Thursday at 7 p.m. ET. The game will take place at Amerant Bank Arena and will be live-streamed on ESPN+.
As both teams find themselves tied in the standings with 17 points, they are ranked 13th and 12th respectively in the Eastern Conference. Fans can catch the action in person by purchasing tickets through StubHub.
For those looking to stream the game, it will also be available on FuboTV.
In terms of injuries, the Panthers will be missing key players including Aleksander Barkov Jr. (knee), Dmitry Kulikov (upper body), Jonah Gadjovich (upper body), Tomas Nosek (knee), and Matthew Tkachuk (groin). The Capitals will be without Pierre-Luc Dubois due to an abdominal injury.
Statistically, Brad Marchand stands out for the Panthers with 18 points comprising 11 goals and seven assists over 15 games. Goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky has a goals-against average of 2.7 and a save percentage of .892. On the Capitals’ side, Tom Wilson has made a significant impact with nine goals and seven assists for a total of 16 points this season. Goalie Logan Thompson boasts an impressive 1.6 goals-against average and a .934 save percentage, ranking fourth in the league.
The matchup promises to be an exciting encounter as both teams look to improve their standings in the Eastern Conference and secure valuable points as the NHL season progresses.