Florida Panthers vs Washington Capitals, Nov. 27, 2026
Florida Panthers6-4-2, 14 pts- 2:00 PMCT
- 1:00 PMMT
- 12:00 PMPT
Washington Capitals6-4-0, 12 ptsThe Florida Panthers visit the Washington Capitals on Friday, Nov. 27, 2026. Puck drop is 3:00 PM ET on Scripps Sports. The Panthers arrive at 6-4-2 and the Capitals at 6-4-0. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 27 | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Panthers vs Capitals Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Capitals play at Capital One Arena in Washington.
| Matchup | Florida Panthers at Washington Capitals |
|---|---|
| Date | Friday, Nov. 27, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 3:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | Scripps Sports |
| Venue | Capital One Arena, Washington |
| Home team | Washington Capitals (Washington, United States) |
| Away team | Florida Panthers |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Panthers vs Capitals Start?
The Panthers vs Capitals start time is 3:00 PM ET on Friday, Nov. 27, 2026. That is 2:00 PM Central, 1:00 PM Mountain and 12:00 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 3:00 PM | Washington, Florida |
| Central (CT) | 2:00 PM | |
| Mountain (MT) | 1:00 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 12:00 PM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 4:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 4:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Panthers vs Capitals
Florida Panthers at Washington Capitals is on Scripps Sports, with puck drop at 3:00 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 Washington and Florida markets.
Panthers vs Capitals in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Panthers and the Capitals 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 | Scripps Sports | Scheduled | ||
| Wed, Feb 3 | Washington CapitalsWSHFlorida PanthersFLA | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Panthers and Capitals
The Panthers are 6-4-2, 6th in the Atlantic Division with 14 points and a last-10 record of 5-4-1. The Capitals are 6-4-0, 4th in the Metropolitan with 12 points and 6-4-0 in their last 10.
| Team | GP | Record | PTS | Home | Away | GF | GA | Streak | Last 10 | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 6-4-2 | 14 | 2-1-0 | 4-3-2 | 34 | 36 | W1 | 5-4-1 | WLLWW | |
| 10 | 6-4-0 | 12 | 5-2-0 | 1-2-0 | 34 | 32 | W1 | 6-4-0 | WLWWL |
Next Game for the Panthers and the Capitals
Florida Panthers
The Panthers next play vs Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET on Scripps Sports.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 28 |  Tampa Bay LightningTBLFlorida PanthersFLA | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Washington Capitals
The Capitals next play at St. Louis Blues on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on MNMT, MNMT2.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 28 | Washington CapitalsWSH St. Louis BluesSTL | MNMT, MNMT2 | Scheduled |
FAQ About Panthers vs Capitals
What time is Panthers vs Capitals on Nov. 27?
3:00 PM ET (2:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM MT, 12:00 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Panthers vs Capitals 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 Panthers vs Capitals being played?
At Capital One Arena in Washington, home of the Washington Capitals. The Florida Panthers are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Panthers or the Capitals?
The Panthers. They are 6-4-2 with 14 points, against 6-4-0 and 12 points for the Capitals.
How many times do the Panthers and Capitals play in 2026-27?
3 times. None has been played yet.
Does Panthers vs Capitals 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 Panthers vs Capitals end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 5:30 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Panthers vs Capitals on national TV?
No. Scripps Sports is a regional broadcast, shown in the Washington and Florida markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)