Caps @ Panthers 3-30-2007 Preview

Washington Capitals (26-51; 65 points; 5th Southeast Division, 14th Eastern Conference, 27th Overall) @ Florida Panthers (33-44; 80 points; 4th Southeast Division, 12th Eastern Conference, 21st Overall):
Caps Game #78, Road Game #39, NHL Game #1,161

BankAtlantic Center, Sunrise, FL. 7:35 pm. Washington TV: WDCW Channel 50. Radio: WTNT 570-AM. Florida TV: Fox Sportsnet Florida. Radio: WQAM 560-AM. NHL Center Ice: Fox Sportsnet Florida feed.

Tonight the Caps hit the road for back-to-back games in sunny Florida. The Caps play the Panthers in Sunrise tonight looking to salvage a little bit of pride and lock the Flyers into last place in the Eastern Conference. The Panthers are all but eliminated from playoff contention at six points out with five games to go. The Panthers have only won twice in their last five games.

What The Natives Are Saying:

(Com)Post. (Don't forget about the Contest!) Caps.com. Caps.com .pdf game notes.

Open Source Intelligence:

Miami Herald.

Neutral Views:

NHL.com AP Wire.

What Do I Expect Tonight?:

Since the start of the New Year the Caps simply have not come to play against the Florida Panthers and as a result, the Panthers feel that they can beat the Caps anywhere at any time. With the way the Caps have been playing of late, why should tonight be any different?

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

Caps 1
Panther 6
Winner by Jokinen