Caps @ Panthers 11-13-2006 Preview

Washington Capitals (7-9, 18 points) @ Florida Panthers (6-12, 16);
Caps Game #17, Road Game #10, NHL Game #252

Bank Atlantic Center, Sunrise, FL. 7:35 pm. Washington TV: Comcast SportsNet Mid-Atlantic. Radio: WTNT 570-AM. Florida TV: None. Radio: WQAM 560-AM. NHL Center Ice: Comcast SportsNet Mid-Atlantic feed.

Tonight the Caps start a busy week by paying a visit to the Sunshine State to play the Florida Panthers. The Caps are coming off their rebound win Saturday night vs. the Rangers while the Panthers lost for the third time in a row on Saturday night in Joisey swamps.

What The Natives Are Saying:

Times. Caps.com. Caps.com pdf game notes.

Open Source Intelligence:

Miami Herald. Panthers.com.

Neutral Views:

NHL.com AP Wire.

What Do I Expect Tonight?:

With the Panthers reeling the Caps have a good chance to pick up a win on the road. Should the Caps get off to another quick start like they did against the Rangers this past Saturday and last month when they played the Panthers at the Phone Booth, the Caps will roll once again. However, it has been awhile since the Caps have gotten off to a quick start on the road. I think this game could go either way tonight.

Caps Nut Official Washington Hockey.com Predict The Score Contest Entry:

Caps 3
Panthers 2
Winner by Zubrus

Editorial Note For The Dozen Readers Of This Blog:

Yep, just like last Monday night, I once again have class tonight and will be unable to watch the game. Therefore there will be no Post-Mortem tonight. (Though I do promise to have a Wrap Up posted before 11 pm tomorrow.)