Scouting Report (courtesy of Winners & Whiners)
The Florida Panthers will be going for their fifth consecutive win when they face the Washington Capitals tonight at Capital One Arena. The Panthers are coming off a record-tying 2-1 win over Philadelphia. The Capitals are coming off a 6-3 win over Montreal. Florida is 7-2-1 in its last 10 games against Washington, but only 3-2-3 on the road this season.
Friday in the Atlantic (Standings/Panthers Playoff Chances):
- New York Rangers (12-4-3 27P) at BOSTON (10-6-0 20P) 1 p.