One of the biggest and best matchups on Tuesday night’s NHL slate is the Panthers vs. Capitals tilt at 7:00 p.m. ET. Will the Panthers hand the Capitals a third consecutive loss? Or will Washington pull off the upset?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
Florida Panthers (-120) at Washington Capitals (+100); o/u 5.5
7:00 p.m. ET, Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.
TV: ESPN+
Panthers vs. Capitals Public Betting: Bettors Backing Washington
As of this writing, our NHL Public Betting Page shows that 62% of bets are on the Capitals moneyline. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided to get the most up-to-date public betting information.
Tkachuk posts two points in win
Matthew Tkachuk scored a goal, provided a helper and took six shots on net in Sunday’s 6-3 win over the Islanders. Both of Tkachuk’s points came in the third period. He helped fellow winger Carter Verhaeghe complete his hat trick, then Tkachuk scored his own tally into an empty net. The 27-year-old eclipsed the 50-point mark on the season and has 18 goals, 32 assists, 139 shots on net and 77 hits across 49 games. Tkachuk has four goals and nine points over his last five games and remains an elite fantasy option.
Ovechkin scores again in Caps overtime loss
Alex Ovechkin scored a goal on two shots and added five hits in Saturday’s 5-4 overtime loss to the Jets. Ovechkin’s tally in the third period was ultimately the one that forced overtime. The 39-year-old has five goals and three helpers over his last 10 contests. The superstar winger is at 24 goals, 38 points, 132 shots on net, 66 hits and a plus-15 rating through 36 outings this season. His tally Saturday was the 877th of his career, putting him 17 away from tying and 18 away from passing Wayne Gretzky for the all-time goals record.
Panthers vs. Capitals Betting Prediction
Take Florida. The Capitals defeated the Panthers 4-1 in Sunrise, FL back in November but that was the first time Washington defeated Florida in the past 10 meetings. The Panthers are also 7-3 in their last 10 games overall, which includes a three-game winning streak. Over that three-game tear, Florida has won by a combined score of 14-4. On the other side, the Capitals are 7-1-2 over their last 10 games but a deeper dive reveals that they’ve lost back-to-back games and three out of four entering play tonight.
Panthers vs. Capitals Prediction: FLORIDA PANTHERS -120