Lars Eller had two goals, Jakob Chychrun had a goal and two assists, and the Washington Capitals beat the reeling Florida Panthers 4-1 on Monday night.

The Panthers made it to the first intermission tied despite getting largely outplayed largely because of one player: Defensemen Niko Mikkola, who scored Florida’s only goal and prevented another. Mikkola lit the lamp for the first time in 2024-2025 exactly seven minutes into the game, cashing in a perfect pass from Sam Bennett on an odd-man rush.

The Florida Panthers played a little angry on Monday night against the Washington Capitals. A losing streak will bring that out in a proud team like the Panthers. In the end, however, all that energy did not turn into a win with the Capitals scoring three in the third (two were into an

Both Knight and Thompson played spectacular during the third period, keeping the score the same until Washington scored a pair of empty-net goals in the final 90 seconds. That’s six losses in seven for the Cats. On to the Maple Leafs on Wednesday night.

Logan Thompson improved to 9-1-1 on the season and Dylan Strome got his 23rd assist for the Capitals, who improved to 6-1-0 in games immediately following a loss this season.

Jakob Chychrun added goal and two assists as Washington beat a reeling Florida. The Panthers have just one win in their past five home games.

Jakob Chychrun and Lars Eller starred on offense for Washington, and Logan Thompson won a goaltending duel with Spencer Knight en route to a huge 4-1 win. Here are the takeaways f