WASHINGTON — After salvaging points in back-to-back games, the Washington Capitals are back in action and looking for a win, this time against the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers. Here's everything to know before puck drop at Capital One Arena at 7 p.m. ET.

With championship aspirations on both sides of the ice, Panthers currently sit atop the Atlantic Division at 32-19-3, while the Capitals lead the Metropolitan Division at 34-11-7.

The defending champion Florida Panthers will visit the Capital One Arena on Tuesday night to play the Washington Capitals. Washington (34-11-7, in the Metropolitan Division) has been playing lights out all season and currently has 75 points,