Washington at Florida

Washington may be in first place but the team has lost six of 10. The Capitals have not been a good defensive team all year, #21 in goals allowed, #17 in penalty killing. Goaltender Braden Holtby goes tonight and has lost four straight outings, allowing 19 goals in that stretch. Florida has a winning home record and is playing well, winning 7-of-10. The Panthers are home from a winning five-game road trip. They scored 17 goals combined to take the first three on their trek and come off a 1-0 loss at Toronto despite posting 40 shots. Florida is on a 7-3 run at home and is 8-2 after allowing two or fewer goals in their previous game, so back home ice and play Florida.