Capitals @ Panthers Game Thread

Previews of tonight’s clash with the Cats from Vogs, NHL.com, AP, the Sun-Sentinel and Peerless, and be sure to check out our SB Nation pals over at Litter Box Cats for the other side of tonight’s matchup.
- Finally stateside, Marcus Johansson met the team in Florida last night but is a gametime decision for tonight’s game. [WaPo, CSNW]
- Meanwhile Jack Hillen is getting closer to a return every day, but is slightly less convinced of his readiness than his coach is. [CSNW]

Tonight’s probable netminders:

	GP	MIN	W	L	O	GA	GAA	SA	SV	SV%	SO
Braden Holtby	36	1978	17	13	2	95	2.88	1085	990	.912	3
Tim Thomas	37	2121	15	18	3	99	2.80	1098	999	.910	0

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Look for updates in this story stream throughout the evening, including tonight’s lines, new open threads for each period, and more.

And of course… have at it, people.

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