Florida Panthers vs Washington Capitals Prediction, 3/22/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Florida Panthers vs Washington Capitals

Date: Saturday, March 22, 2025

Location: Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.

TV: Monumental Sports Network

Odds/Point Spread: Panthers (+120) Capitals (-144)

Capital One Arena is where the Washington Capitals (45-15-8) will try to beat the Florida Panthers (41-24-3) on Saturday. The line on this contest has the Panthers at +120 while the Capitals are at -144. The over/under is 6.

The Florida Panthers were on the losing side of the ice with a 3-1 loss against the Canadiens in their previous game. The Panthers didn't have their best offensive outing in the loss. For the game, they finished 1 of the 22 shots they looked to score on. Additionally, they had 2 power play attempts but weren't able to score. Florida amassed 6 penalty minutes in this game.

Get all of our NHL Expert Picks

Pertaining to their goal scoring prowess, the Florida Panthers have notched 217 goals (10th in the league) this season and have surrendered 184. For the current season, the have a total of 85 points and their points percentage sits at .625. Florida has compiled 203 power play chances and they have tallied 49 goals out of those tries, giving them a percentage of 24.14%. At even strength, the Panthers have allowed the opponent to score 146 goals while notching 168 of their own. Florida has attempted 2,149 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 10.1%. The Panthers so far have had 1,807 shots attempted against them and have earned a save percentage of .898. Florida Panthers opponents have earned 202 power play opportunities (6th in pro hockey) and have tallied 38 goals in those attempts.

The player between the pipes for this game is Sergei Bobrovsky. The opposition has notched 1,849 goals versus Bobrovsky in his professional career and his goals against average per game is 2.74. Bobrovsky has been involved in 745 matchups throughout his professional hockey career. His save percentage is at .914 for his 40,436 mins between the pipes. He has a win-loss mark of 424-239-57 and was named the starter in 729 games. Throughout his time in hockey, Bobrovsky has 423 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .580. Bobrovsky has seen 21,594 shot attempts taken against him and has amassed 19,745 total saves.

In their last contest, Washington faced off against the Red Wings in a matchup where the Capitals ended up with the win by a tally of 4-1. They had 1 chance on the power play in this contest but didn't put one in the back of the net. The Capitals scored 4 goals of the 26 shots on goal they attempted.

Washington has put up 1,880 shots (21st in the NHL) and has earned a shooting percentage of 13.14%, while allowing their opponents 1,843 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill percentage of 82.41% on the other teams 199 power play opportunities, and their save percentage comes in at 90.6%. They have a tally of 188 power play opportunities and they have earned a power play percentage of 22.34%. The Capitals have tallied 205 goals at even strength and 42 goals (16th in hockey) while having a power play advantage. They have allowed 173 goals to be scored by way of 138 goals at even strength and 35 goals while they were shorthanded. On the year, the Washington Capitals have 247 goals, 98 points, as well as a points percentage of .721.

Across the ice you are likely to see Logan Thompson defending the goal. He has tallied 3,725 saves out of the 4,078 shots taken, giving him a save percentage of .913. Thompson has compiled a career mark of 86-36-16 and has been in net for 142 games. He got the starting nod in 133 games and his ice time sits at 6,019 minutes. Thompson's quality start rate is 60.9% and he has accumulated 81 quality starts in his professional career. Teams are averaging 3.52 goals per contest and he has yielded 353 goals overall.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Guy's Pick: Take Washington (-144)

Get $60 worth of FREE premium member picks. No Obligation. No Salesman. No Credit Card. Fast Sign up with Instant Access Click Here