Washington Capitals vs Florida Panthers Prediction: the Capitals Have Very Little Chance

Prediction for the NHL Washington Capitals vs Florida Panthers match will take place on February 17th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Washington Capitals

Washington showed incredibly dull hockey in two extreme games. So, the Capitals lost to the modest San Jose in their stands, with a difference of three goals (1:4). Then they fought with Carolina on the road but were a little unlucky (2:3). Thus, Washington went down to the fourth position in the Capital Division standings, having one point more than the lower Islanders.

Florida Panthers

Florida looks better than the Capitals. In the last five games, they have three victories on their account – 7:1 over Tampa Bay, 4:1 over San Jose, and 2:1 after the shootout over Minnesota. Of course, it was not without defeats – 3:5 from Colorado and 2:6 from St. Louis. As for the Panthers' position in the Atlantic Division standings, they are in fourth place, 17 points behind the playoff zone.

Expert Betting Tips

Alexander Ovechkin will not be able to participate in the upcoming match due to family circumstances, which means that the Capitals have very little chance of success. Florida has recently looked better than the Capitals, plus the Panthers were stronger in four extreme games without any problems.