Washington Capitals vs Florida Panthers, Feb. 3, 2027
Washington Capitals6-4-0, 12 pts- 6:00 PMCT
- 5:00 PMMT
- 4:00 PMPT
Florida Panthers5-4-2, 12 ptsThe Washington Capitals visit the Florida Panthers on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2027. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET on Scripps Sports. The Capitals arrive at 6-4-0 and the Panthers at 5-4-2. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Feb 3 | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Capitals vs Panthers Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Panthers play at Amerant Bank Arena in Florida.
| Matchup | Washington Capitals at Florida Panthers |
|---|---|
| Date | Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2027 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | Scripps Sports |
| Venue | Amerant Bank Arena, Florida |
| Home team | Florida Panthers (Florida, United States) |
| Away team | Washington Capitals |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Capitals vs Panthers Start?
The Capitals vs Panthers start time is 7:00 PM ET on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2027. That is 6:00 PM Central, 5:00 PM Mountain and 4:00 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 7:00 PM | Florida, Washington |
| Central (CT) | 6:00 PM | |
| Mountain (MT) | 5:00 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 4:00 PM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 8:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 8:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Capitals vs Panthers
Washington Capitals at Florida Panthers is on Scripps Sports, with puck drop at 7:00 PM ET.
National NHL games in the United States air on ESPN, ABC, TNT, truTV and ESPN+. Games outside those windows go to the regional networks for the Florida and Washington markets.
Capitals vs Panthers in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Capitals and the Panthers meet 3 times in 2026-27. None of the games has been played yet; this is the season series in full.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 7 | Florida PanthersFLAWashington CapitalsWSH | MNMT, Scripps Sports | Scheduled | |
| Fri, Nov 27 | Florida PanthersFLAWashington CapitalsWSH | Scripps Sports | Scheduled | |
| Wed, Feb 3 | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Capitals and Panthers
The Capitals are 6-4-0, 4th in the Metropolitan Division with 12 points and a last-10 record of 6-4-0. The Panthers are 5-4-2, 6th in the Atlantic with 12 points and 4-4-2 in their last 10.
| Team | GP | Record | PTS | Home | Away | GF | GA | Streak | Last 10 | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 6-4-0 | 12 | 5-2-0 | 1-2-0 | 34 | 32 | W1 | 6-4-0 | WLWWL | |
| 11 | 5-4-2 | 12 | 2-1-0 | 3-3-2 | 31 | 34 | L2 | 4-4-2 | LLWWW |
Next Game for the Capitals and the Panthers
Washington Capitals
The Capitals next play at Montreal Canadiens on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2027 at 1:00 PM ET.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Feb 13 | Washington CapitalsWSH Montreal CanadiensMTL | TV channel not announced yet | Scheduled |
Florida Panthers
The Panthers next play vs Colorado Avalanche on Friday, Feb. 12, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET on Scripps Sports.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Feb 12 |  Colorado AvalancheCOLFlorida PanthersFLA | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
FAQ About Capitals vs Panthers
What time is Capitals vs Panthers on Feb. 3?
7:00 PM ET (6:00 PM CT, 5:00 PM MT, 4:00 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Capitals vs Panthers on?
The game is on Scripps Sports. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Capitals vs Panthers being played?
At Amerant Bank Arena in Florida, home of the Florida Panthers. The Washington Capitals are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Capitals or the Panthers?
They are level on 12 points. The Capitals are 6-4-0 and the Panthers are 5-4-2.
How many times do the Capitals and Panthers play in 2026-27?
3 times. None has been played yet.
Does Capitals vs Panthers count in the standings?
Yes. It is a regular-season game: two points for a win, one for a loss in overtime or a shootout.
What time does Capitals vs Panthers end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 9:30 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Capitals vs Panthers on national TV?
No. Scripps Sports is a regional broadcast, shown in the Florida and Washington markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
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