Capitals rally for 4-3 win over Panthers after Wilson's ejection
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 7, 2026, 8:20 PM
Last updated Nov 7, 2026

The Washington Capitals overcame a mid-game deficit to secure a 4-3 victory against the Florida Panthers on November 7. Alex Tuch and Aliaksei Protas scored in the second period, helping the Capitals recover after Brady Tkachuk scored twice for the Panthers early on, including one during a power play following Tom Wilson’s ejection for boarding. Jack St. Ivany scored the opening goal for Washington, while Pierre-Luc Dubois added another in the third. Sam Bennett narrowed the margin for Florida late in the game. The Capitals' next game is against the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday night.
- •Capitals scored four goals in comeback win.
- •Tkachuk netted two goals for Panthers.
- •Wilson ejected for boarding in the first period.
- •St. Ivany opened the scoring for Washington.
- •Next, Capitals face Senators; Panthers play Bruins.
- 8:20 PMYahoo Sports — Capitals rally for a 4-3 win over Florida despite Wilson's ejection for a hit on Vilmanis
"WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Tuch and Aliaksei Protas scored in the second period to lift the Washington Capitals to a 4-3 victory over the Florida Panthers on Saturday.Brady Tkachuk scored two goals for the Panthers in the first, the latter coming on an extended power play after Washington's Tom Wilson was ejected for a hit on Sandis Valmanis, but the Capitals rallied in the second.
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