It is situation critical for the Panthers and they are without their #1 net minder Bobrovsky. The good news is that Lyon has been filling in more than adequately, with a .961 save % in five straight games. The Panthers aren't the best road team this season, but this game is a must-win, and the Panthers have been jumping all over weaker teams lately.

It is hard to think of the Capitals as a "weaker" team, but they are 3-7 lately and giving up buckets of goals, over 4.5 a game on average over nine games. Washington does have their top netminder in goal, but he has given up fourteen goals in his last three starts. Missing Oshi today, the Caps are going nowhere but the golf course this season. Look for a solid effort from the Panthers, and a big road win.