The Panthers will play the Capitals on Saturday, January 17th, 2026. Your timezone's face off time is 7:08 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
With the 2025-26 NHL regular season in full swing, let's turn the page to an exciting matchup between the Florida Panthers and Washington Capitals. The puck hits the ice on Saturday, January 17th, 2026. Each team's performance trends are starting to firm up. Keeping that in mind, have a look at stats below before you place a wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Florida Panthers currently have a 87.67 SportsBetting3.com power ranking with the Washington Capitals heading into this matchup with a 93.00 power ranking. The team with the higher power ranking is often the favorite.
- Away Florida Panthers - The Florida Panthers have a 10-10-0 record as an away team, ranking them 7th in the league for away team wins. On the flip side, the Florida Panthers now rank 6th for away team losses.
- Home Washington Capitals - The Washington Capitals start this game with a 14-9-3 record as a home team. That puts them 4th in the league for home team wins. However, they rank 5th for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - At this point in the 2025-26 NHL season, the Florida Panthers rank 15th (140) for goals scored. Their opponent, the Washington Capitals, currently rank 7th (155) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - Teams that allow fewer goals tend to have better goalies and defensive capabilities. The Florida Panthers rank 9th (154) in the league for goals scored against them. Looking at the Washington Capitals, they've given up 138 goals this season, ranking them 20th in the league.
- Shootout Records - If the game is tied at the end of regulation and overtime, a shootout will be held to determine the winner. Keep this in mind: the Florida Panthers have a 2-1 shootout win-loss record, with the Washington Capitals owning a 0-5 shootout record.
- Team Records - The Florida Panthers have a 24-19-3 record and the Washington Capitals hold a 24-18-6 at this point in the 2025-26 NHL regular season.
Moneyline Mage
Spelling out the winners with humor since the middle ages.
Hear ye, hear ye! An epic battle is set to unfold...
In one corner, we have the Florida Panthers, with a 24-19-3 record...
In the other corner, the Washington Capitals stand at 24-18-6...
Both teams are hungry for victory, with stats on the line...
Review each team's stats and standing before the game begins...
Get ready for an intense showdown and consider placing a bet...
Have a look at this matchup's game and player prop bets below...
Will the Panthers roar to victory, or will the Capitals reign supreme?
Learn how to bet on hockey at SportsBetting3.com...
May the best team emerge victorious in this clash of titans!
Best Panthers at Capitals Odds
| Underdog Florida Panthers | Favorite Washington Capitals |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Florida Panthers | Favorite Washington Capitals |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Washington Capitals are the -150 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Florida Panthers are the +125 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 6 -115 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6 -105 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Washington Capitals are -1.5 +155 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the Florida Panthers are +1.5 -190 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Game |
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Panthers
Capitals
1/17/26 7:08pm EST | +125-150 |
- Florida Panthers bettors risk $100 to win $125 at +125 odds. The implied probability for Florida Panthers is 44.44%.
- Washington Capitals bettors risk $100 to win $66.67 at -150 odds. The implied probability for Washington Capitals is 60%.
Florida Panthers at Washington Capitals Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Panthers
Capitals
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
1/17/26 7:08pm EST | Yes -185No +135Bet |
Panthers
Total Goals
FLA at WSH 1/17/26 7:08pm EST | 2.5 o -1452.5 u +105Bet |
Capitals
Total Goals
FLA at WSH 1/17/26 7:08pm EST | 3.5 o +1003.5 u -140Bet |
Alex Ovechkin
To Score 3 Goals
FLA at WSH 1/17/26 7:08pm EST | Yes +4500Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Dylan Strome
To Score 3 Goals
FLA at WSH 1/17/26 7:08pm EST | Yes +8000Bet |
Sam Reinhart
To Score 3 Goals
FLA at WSH 1/17/26 7:08pm EST | Yes +5500Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Panthers | 52 | 28 | 21 | 3 | 0.538 | 59 | 25 | 160 | 169 | -9.0 | 14-11-3 | 14-10-0 | 3-1 | 6-4-0 | L1 |
| Washington Capitals | 54 | 25 | 22 | 7 | 0.463 | 57 | 25 | 171 | 164 | +7.0 | 14-10-3 | 11-12-4 | 0-5 | 3-6-1 | L1 |
Florida Panthers & Washington Capitals Futures Odds
Latest Stanley Cup odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how Stanley Cup betting works. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NHL teasers, props and parlays.
Florida Panthers Stanley Cup Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Panthers | +1200 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Capitals | +3500 Bet |
Florida Panthers & Washington Capitals Team Pages
Review each team's season point total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Florida Panthers vs Washington Capitals NHL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, January 17th, 2026 at 7:08 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the Florida Panthers vs Washington Capitals Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Florida Panthers vs Washington Capitals Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
Other January 17, 2026 NHL Games
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- New York Rangers vs Philadelphia Flyers - 1/17/26 1:08pm EST
- New York Islanders vs Calgary Flames - 1/17/26 3:08pm EST
- Seattle Kraken vs Utah Mammoth - 1/17/26 5:10pm EST
- Toronto Maple Leafs vs Winnipeg Jets - 1/17/26 7:08pm EST
- Columbus Blue Jackets vs Pittsburgh Penguins - 1/17/26 7:08pm EST
- Montreal Canadiens vs Ottawa Senators - 1/17/26 7:08pm EST
- Carolina Hurricanes vs New Jersey Devils - 1/17/26 7:08pm EST
- Boston Bruins vs Chicago Blackhawks - 1/17/26 8:08pm EST
- Los Angeles Kings vs Anaheim Ducks - 1/17/26 10:08pm EST
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