The Capitals host the Florida Panthers today at 5 p.m. at Capital One Arena for the third and final regular season meeting between the teams this season. Washington is 2-0-0 against the defending Stanley Cup champions in 2024-25, having won the two previous meetings by a combined score of 10-4. The Capitals broke a 2-2 tie after 40 minutes with four third-period goals en route to a 6-3 win in D.C. on Feb. 4. On Nov. 25 at Amerant Bank Arena, the Capitals defeated Florida 4-1 behind a three-point night from Boca Raton native Jakob Chychrun (1g, 2a) and a 20-save performance from Logan Thompson. Chychrun (1g-2a–3p), Lars Eller (3g-0a–3p) and Nic Dowd (1g-2a–3p) lead the Capitals with three points in two games against the Panthers this season. Washington will have the opportunity to sweep a season series of three or more games with Florida for the first time since 2012-13 (4-0-0). The Capitals are 69-47-9-14 all-time versus Florida.

On Thursday, the Capitals became the first team to clinch a berth in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Last season, Washington qualified for the playoffs following their 82nd game and with a -36 goal differential. The Capitals have a goal differential of +75 this season, the second highest in the NHL. Washington’s +111 goal differential improvement is currently the fourth-highest season-to-season improvement in NHL history among teams who qualified for the playoffs both seasons.

Saturday, March 22

2:45 p.m. – Head coach Spencer Carbery media availability, Capital One Arena

5 p.m. – Capitals vs. Florida Panthers, Capital One Arena

TV: MNMT

Radio: 106.7 The Fan, Caps Radio 24/7

Sunday, March 23

Day off

Monday, March 24

10 a.m. – Washington Capitals official 2024-25 team photo

10:30 a.m. – Practice, MedStar Capitals Iceplex

Tuesday, March 25

11:30 a.m. CT – Morning skate, Canada Life Centre

7 p.m. CT – Capitals vs. Winnipeg Jets, Canada Life Centre

TV: MNMT

Radio: 106.7 The Fan, Caps Radio 24/7

Wednesday, March 26

12 p.m. CT – Practice, TRIA Rink