The Washington Capitals (7-2-0) head into Sunrise, Florida for a Halloween night match-up against the Florida Panthers (5-4-1) after downing the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1 in DC Friday night. Goals from forwards Justin Williams and T.J. Oshie and a solid performance in net by goaltender Braden Holtby gave the Caps the win.
The Panthers are 5-3-1 which is good for 11 points in the NHL standings. The last time the Capitals were in Sunrise they went 20 rounds in the shootout and lost.