How to watch Washington Capitals vs. Florida Panthers Game 4

How to watch Capitals vs. Panthers Game 4 originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington

The Washington Capitals have a chance to grab a stranglehold on their best-of-seven first round Stanley Cup playoff series if they can secure a win in Game 4 over the Florida Panthers.

The Caps are up 2-1 in the series after Saturday’s 6-1 victory at Capital One Arena. A win in Game 4 and they head back to FLA Live Arena on Wednesday with a 3-1 lead and a chance to advance. A loss and the series is tied and the Panthers get back home-ice advantage.

Peter Laviolette’s team will look to carry the momentum from Game 3 into Monday.

Game 4 starts at 7 p.m. with pregame coverage beginning at 6 p.m. on NBC Sports Washington. Here’s everything you need to know before puck drop:

CAPITALS VS. PANTHERS HOW TO WATCH

What: Washington Capitals vs. Florida Panthers

Where: Washington D.C., Capital One Arena

When: Monday, May 9, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. ET

TV Channel: Capitals vs. Panthers will be broadcast on NBC Sports Washington (NBC Sports channel finder)

Live Stream: You can stream Capitals vs. Panthers on NBC Sports Washington’s live stream page and on the MyTeams app.

*All first-round games will be available regionally on NBC Sports Washington and streamed live on the MyTeams app.

NBC Sports Washington will also surround all playoff games with live gameday programs Capitals Pregame Live and Capitals Postgame Live. Capitals Pregame Live will be broadcasted one hour before game time.

The shows will be hosted by Alexa Landestoy and feature analyst Alan May, with Joe Beninati and Craig Laughlin contributing to coverage. Brent Johnson and Al Koken will make regular appearances on pregame and postgame throughout the playoffs.

CAPITALS VS. PANTHERS TV SCHEDULE

6:00 PM: Caps Pregame Live (LIVE)

7:00 PM: Capitals vs. Panthers Game 4 (LIVE)

9:30 PM: Caps Postgame Live (LIVE)

CAPITALS VS. PANTHERS FIRST-ROUND SCHEDULE

Story continues

• Game 1: Capitals 4, Panthers 2

• Game 2: Panthers 5, Capitals 1

• Game 3: Capitals 6, Panthers 1

• Game 4: Monday, May 9 at 7 p.m. ET (NBCSW)

• Game 5: Wednesday, May 11 at 7:30 p.m. (NBCSW)

• Game 6: TBD (if necessary) (NBCSW)

• Game 7: TBD (if necessary) (NBCSW)

CAPITALS VS. PANTHERS WHAT TO WATCH

From NBC Sports Washington’s Andrew Gillis:

“They were unexpected yet unmistakable, as the Capitals rode the Ilya Samsonov wave for as far as it would take them Saturday. As it turned out, it was a wave that can travel pretty far. “ Read more.

From NBC Sports Washington’s Bijan Todd:

“Each opponent focuses on Alex Ovechkin, Nicklas Backstrom, T.J. Oshie and Evgeny Kuznetsov before facing the Capitals. But Washington’s depth pieces have time and again proven to be just as lethal in determining the outcomes of games lately as the potential Hall of Famers.“ Read more.

CAPITALS VS. PANTHERS PLAYERS TO WATCH

Capitals: Alex Ovechkin, LW (1 goal, 1 assist, 3 shots in Game 3): In the two games down in Florida, Ovechkin had become more of a facilitator, putting up two assists. Still, the Capitals captain found the back of the net in Game 3, and it could be a warning to the Panthers that he’s now ready to contribute more on the goal-scoring side.

Panthers: Jonathan Huberdeau, LW (1 goal, 2 shots in Game 3): The lone positive in Game 3 for the Panthers was the opening goal from Huberdeau, but after that it went downhill for them as they were unable to find the back of the net again. The 28-year-old stated postgame that he and his teammates need to find their scoring sticks or they could be in trouble.