The defending champion Florida Panthers will visit the Capital One Arena on Tuesday night to play the Washington Capitals. Washington (34-11-7, in the Metropolitan Division) has been playing lights out all season and currently has 75 points, second to NHL-leading Winnipeg (77).

The Florida Panthers (32-19-3) visit the Washington Capitals (34-11-7) at Capital One Arena in Washington, District of Columbia on February 4, 2025, starting at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Panthers are third (with 67 points) and the Capitals first (75 points) in the Eastern Conference.

WASHINGTON — After salvaging points in back-to-back games, the Washington Capitals are back in action and looking for a win, this time against the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers. Here's everything to know before puck drop at Capital One Arena at 7 p.m. ET.

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When the Florida Panthers meet the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena on Tuesday (beginning at 7:00 PM ET), Sam Reinhart and Dylan Strome should be two of the most exciting players to keep an eye on.