The Panthers came into the game with wins in seven of their past 10; they have now lost two of three going into Sunday’s game at Atlantic-leading Boston.

Washington took the initial lead only to see Tkachuk tie things up in less than a minute.

NOTES: PANTHERS AT CAPITALS

GOALS OF THE GAME

FHN’S 3 STARS

• 1. Logan Thompson, Capitals

• 2. Brady Tkachuk, Panthers

• 3. Pierre-Luc Dubois, Capitals 

ON DECK: GAME No. 18

FLORIDA PANTHERS at BOSTON BRUINS