Washington Capitals 43-30-9 · 95 PTS Capitals vs Panthers
WSH lead all-time 72-68-9 · 149 meetings since 1993
Next meeting: November 7, 2026
Florida Panthers 40-38-4 · 84 PTS 01 / SEASON SERIES
2025-2026 Season Series
FLO lead 3-0
| Date | Matchup | Score | Winner | OT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-14 | WSH @ FLO | 3-6 | FLO | |
| 2025-12-30 | WSH @ FLO | 3-5 | FLO | |
| 2026-01-18 | FLO @ WSH | 5-2 | FLO |
02 / RECENT MEETINGS
Last 9 Games
| Date | Season | Matchup | Score | Winner | OT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-18 | 2025-2026 | FLO @ WSH | 5-2 | FLO | |
| 2025-12-30 | 2025-2026 | WSH @ FLO | 3-5 | FLO | |
| 2025-11-14 | 2025-2026 | WSH @ FLO | 3-6 | FLO | |
| 2025-03-22 | 2024-2025 | FLO @ WSH | 3-6 | WSH | |
| 2025-02-04 | 2024-2025 | FLO @ WSH | 3-6 | WSH | |
| 2024-11-25 | 2024-2025 | WSH @ FLO | 4-1 | WSH | |
| 2024-02-24 | 2023-2024 | WSH @ FLO | 2-3 | FLO | |
| 2024-02-08 | 2023-2024 | WSH @ FLO | 2-4 | FLO | |
| 2023-11-08 | 2023-2024 | FLO @ WSH | 4-3 | FLO |
03 / RECENT HEAD-TO-HEAD
The Last Three Seasons
All meetings since the start of the 2023-2024 season, regular season and playoffs.
3WSH wins
6FLO wins
9Games
0OT/SO games
31-34Goals (WSH-FLO)
7.2Goals/game
| Season | GP | WSH W | FLO W | WSH goals | FLO goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 16 |
| 2024-2025 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 7 |
| 2023-2024 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 11 |
Florida Panthers have won 3 straight meetings.
Highest-scoring meeting: WSH 3, FLO 6 — November 14, 2025 (9 goals).
Most lopsided: FLO 5, WSH 2 — January 18, 2026.
04 / ALL-TIME
The All-Time Series
First meeting: 1993
Franchise totals — includes games played as FLA.
72WSH wins
68FLO wins
9Ties
149Games
451-419Goals (WSH-FLO)
First meeting: November 20, 1993 — WSH 3, FLA 4.
| Decade | GP | WSH W | FLO W | Ties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 21 | 6 | 15 | |
| 2010s | 39 | 24 | 15 | |
| 2000s | 57 | 29 | 25 | 3 |
| 1990s | 32 | 13 | 13 | 6 |
05 / MATCHUP LEADERS
Top Scorers in This Matchup
Points in Capitals vs Panthers games since the start of the 2023-2024 season.
| Player | Team | GP | G | A | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sam Reinhart | FLO | 9 | 6 | 6 | 12 |
 Sam Bennett | FLO | 8 | 3 | 7 | 10 |
 Tom Wilson | WSH | 8 | 5 | 4 | 9 |
 Anton Lundell | FLO | 9 | 2 | 6 | 8 |
 Aliaksei Protas | WSH | 9 | 1 | 7 | 8 |
 Jakob Chychrun | WSH | 6 | 3 | 4 | 7 |
06 / UPCOMING
Next Scheduled Games
| Date | Season | Matchup | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 7, 2026 | 2026-2027 | FLO @ WSH | Washington |
| November 27, 2026 | 2026-2027 | FLO @ WSH | Washington |
| February 4, 2027 | 2026-2027 | WSH @ FLO | Florida |
Capitals vs Panthers — frequently asked
- What is the all-time record between the Capitals and Panthers?
- The Washington Capitals lead the all-time series 72-68-9 across 149 meetings (regular season and playoffs), including games played under predecessor franchises.
- When did the Capitals and Panthers first play each other?
- Their first meeting was on November 20, 1993: WSH 3, FLA 4.
- When do the Capitals play the Panthers next?
- The Washington Capitals and Florida Panthers meet next on November 7, 2026 in Washington.
- Who won the last Capitals vs Panthers game?
- The Florida Panthers won the most recent meeting 5-2, on January 18, 2026.
- What is the Capitals' record against the Panthers?
- Since the start of the 2023-2024 season, the Washington Capitals are 3-6 against the Florida Panthers across 9 meetings (regular season and playoffs), despite being outscored 34-31 along the way.
- Who leads the 2025-2026 season series between the Capitals and Panthers?
- The Florida Panthers lead the 2025-2026 season series 3-0 through 3 games.
- Who has the most points in Capitals vs Panthers games?
- Sam Reinhart leads all skaters with 12 points (6 goals, 6 assists) in 9 head-to-head games since the start of the 2023-2024 season.