Florida Panthers at Washington Capitals
NHL game between the Florida Panthers and the Washington Capitals on Nov 07, 2026. Final score: Florida Panthers 3, Washington Capitals 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 07, 2026 |
| Venue | Capital One Arena |
| Florida Panthers score | 3 |
| Washington Capitals score | 4 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Matthew Tkachuk | L | 0 | 3 | 3 | 23:55 | 0.52 | 2.91 |
| 2nd | Aliaksei Protas | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:44 | 0.18 | 2.53 |
| 3rd | Pierre-Luc Dubois | C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15:15 | 0.25 | 2.35 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Florida Panthers–Washington Capitals) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 02:21 | WSH | Jack St. Ivany | — | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 03:13 | FLA | Brady Tkachuk | Matthew Tkachuk | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 10:00 | FLA | Brady Tkachuk | Matthew Tkachuk, Seth Jones | 4v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 04:39 | WSH | Alex Tuch | — | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 14:55 | WSH | Aliaksei Protas | Pierre-Luc Dubois, Ryan Leonard | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 04:42 | WSH | Pierre-Luc Dubois | Aliaksei Protas | 5v5 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 19:13 | FLA | Sam Bennett | Matthew Tkachuk, Sam Reinhart | 5v6 | 3–4 |
Team Comparison
| Florida Panthers | Washington Capitals | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 30 | 31 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.96 | 4.13 |
| High-danger shots | 31 | 21 |
| Corsi % | 47.9% | 52.1% |
| Power play | 1/5 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 51.8% | 48.2% |
| Hits | 31 | 8 |
| Blocks | 13 | 15 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 19 |
| Takeaways | 7 | 6 |
Florida Panthers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Tkachuk | L | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 23:55 | 0.52 | 2.91 |
| Brady Tkachuk | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 21:29 | 1.05 | 2.14 |
| Sam Bennett | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 18:43 | 0.32 | 0.65 |
| Seth Jones | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 26:31 | 0.32 | 0.35 |
| Garnet Hathaway | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:08 | 0.00 | 0.13 |
| Lars Eller | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:11 | 0.30 | 0.12 |
| Aaron Ekblad | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:16 | 0.34 | 0.12 |
| Eetu Luostarinen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:38 | 0.12 | 0.01 |
| Gustav Forsling | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:13 | 0.10 | -0.03 |
| Cole Reinhardt | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:59 | 0.13 | -0.10 |
| Sandis Vilmanis | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2:07 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Carter Verhaeghe | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:22 | 0.41 | -0.11 |
| Bokondji Imama | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5:13 | 0.00 | -0.25 |
| Niko Mikkola | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:43 | 0.00 | -0.47 |
| Sam Reinhart | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 24:45 | 0.18 | -0.52 |
| Cole Schwindt | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:24 | 0.00 | -0.87 |
| Uvis Balinskis | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:22 | 0.16 | -1.41 |
| Dmitry Kulikov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:02 | 0.00 | -1.53 |
Washington Capitals Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aliaksei Protas | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 15:44 | 0.18 | 2.53 |
| Pierre-Luc Dubois | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 15:15 | 0.25 | 2.35 |
| Ryan Leonard | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 14:32 | 0.37 | 1.50 |
| Jakob Chychrun | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:57 | 0.03 | 1.35 |
| Jack St. Ivany | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:50 | 0.02 | 0.98 |
| Matt Roy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:38 | 0.09 | 0.88 |
| Alex Tuch | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 24:01 | 0.37 | 0.80 |
| Ilya Protas | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:24 | 0.20 | 0.79 |
| Timothy Liljegren | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:57 | 0.01 | 0.70 |
| Justin Sourdif | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:10 | 0.39 | 0.52 |
| Alex Ovechkin | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:16 | 1.17 | 0.52 |
| Martin Fehérváry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:35 | 0.00 | 0.24 |
| Boone Jenner | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 14:42 | 0.25 | 0.14 |
| Cole Hutson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:19 | 0.18 | 0.03 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:50 | 0.06 | -0.01 |
| Tom Wilson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2:13 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Dylan Strome | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:59 | 0.49 | -0.32 |
| Jordan Kyrou | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:38 | 0.08 | -0.39 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akira Schmid | Florida Panthers | 27 | 31 | 87.1% | 0.13 | L |
| Logan Thompson | Washington Capitals | 27 | 30 | 90.0% | 0.96 | W |
Analysis
The Washington Capitals defeated the Florida Panthers 4–3 on Nov 07, 2026, a one-goal game.
Washington Capitals generated 4.13 expected goals to Florida Panthers's 3.96 — Washington Capitals edged the chance share as well as the scoreline; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Matthew Tkachuk led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.91 on 3 assists, 3 shots on goal.
Logan Thompson stopped 27 of 30, worth 0.96 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Florida Panthers vs Washington Capitals game?
The Washington Capitals beat the Florida Panthers 4–3 on Nov 07, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Washington Capitals 4, Florida Panthers 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Matthew Tkachuk led all skaters at 2.91, on 0G, 3A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Washington Capitals generated 4.13 expected goals and Florida Panthers generated 3.96, so Washington Capitals created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Florida Panthers put 30 shots on goal and Washington Capitals put 31. High-danger chances went 31 to 21.