The story

The Panthers beat the Capitals 6-3 in a game the chances had about even, 3.2 expected goals to 2.9. John Carlson had 12 shot attempts. Sam Reinhart had three points, two goals and one assist.

• John CarlsonVolume

  John Carlson had 12 shot attempts. Three got through to the goalie, and none went in. He came in averaging 5.6 attempts a game. That makes 5 straight games with a point. The Capitals lost 6-3 to the Panthers.

• Sam ReinhartBig night

  Sam Reinhart had three points, two goals and one assist. His goal stood up as the winner. That was his tenth goal of the season. It finished 6-3 for the Panthers.

• Eetu LuostarinenBig night

  Eetu Luostarinen had three points, one goal and two assists. That was his third goal of the season. He played 19:23 and had three shots on goal. The Panthers beat the Capitals 6-3.

• Anton LundellBig night

  Anton Lundell had three points, three assists. He has 14 points in 17 games this season. He played 21:21 and had no shots on goal. The Panthers beat the Capitals 6-3.

• Brad MarchandStreak

  Brad Marchand has a point in 9 straight games. He has 20 points in 16 games this season. He played 19:04 and had one shot on goal. It finished 6-3 for the Panthers.

• Brandon DuhaimeStreak

  Brandon Duhaime has scored in 3 straight games. He has 3 goals this season. He played 11:47 and had one shot on goal. The Capitals fell 6-3 to the Panthers.