Pierre-Luc Dubois scores game-winner as Capitals edge Panthers 4-3
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 8:47 AM
Last updated Nov 8, 2026
The Washington Capitals defeated the Florida Panthers 4-3 on November 7, 2026, at Capital One Arena. Former Kings forward Pierre-Luc Dubois scored the game-winning goal in the third period, contributing a goal and an assist. Washington battled back from an early 2-1 deficit. Alex Tuch and Aliaksei Protas also scored for the Capitals, who ended a two-game home losing streak. Sam Bennett pulled Florida within one goal late in the game as the Panthers attempted a comeback. Logan Thompson recorded 27 saves for Washington.
- •Dubois scores the winning goal at 4:42 in the third period.
- •Capitals erase a 2-1 deficit to secure the win.
- •Alex Tuch and Aliaksei Protas also scored for Washington.
- •Jack St. Ivany opened the scoring with his first NHL goal.
- •Logan Thompson made 27 saves in the victory.
- 8:47 AMYahoo Sports — Former Kings Forward Plays Hero in Capitals' Electrifying Victory
"Pierre-Luc Dubois sparked a gritty comeback, tallying two points and the decisive third-period strike to snap Washington’s skid and down the high-powered Panthers in a thriller.
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