The Washington Capitals and Florida Panthers have been going in opposite directions since their meeting on Feb. 7. That 4-0 victory was the Capitals' last win and has been followed by three consecutive losses in which they've picked up just a single point.
The Panthers have won 3 of 4 since then, allowing them to open up a four-point lead in the Southeast. This could be a particularly big game for the Caps as this is the first of a four-game road trip that could leave them with some serious ground to make up.
Location: Bank Atlantic Center, Sunrise, Fla.
Game Time: 7:30 p.m. EST
TV Channel: Comcast Sports Network
Announcers: Joe Beninati and Craig Laughlin
Capitals Radio: WFED AM 1500
Announcers: John Walton and Ken Sabourin
Capitols-Panthers line: Capitals +101, Panthers -111; Panthers favored by 1.5.
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