The Panthers have been a powerhouse this year, especially at home, however they are missing both Barkov and Duclair today, and have seemed a bit more vulnerable of late. With Bobrovsky in net one would immediately think "adavantage Florida" but Samsonov has been almost unbeatable in the net this season. Ovechkin, showing no signs of aging, has strapped the Caps to his back and skated with them, and the Capitals defense has been very solid. After an embarrassing loss to the Kraken, once might expect bounceback from the Panthers, but I think they are over-favored here. Look for the underdog Capitals to steal this one. Washington to win.