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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.

Published: Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 8:47 AM
Former Kings Forward Plays Hero in Capitals’ Electrifying Victory
Key Things to Know
  • Former Kings forward Pierre-Luc Dubois helped propel the Washington Capitals to a 4-3 victory over the Florida Panthers.
  • The Washington Capitals defeated the Florida Panthers with a final score of 4-3 on Saturday.
  • Washington's Tom Wilson was ejected from the game following a hit on Florida rookie Sandis Vilmanis.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Los Angeles Kings forward Pierre-Luc Dubois provided the decisive finishing touch as the Washington Capitals secured an electrifying 4-3 comeback victory over the Florida Panthers on Saturday. The Capitals rallied from an early deficit to secure the win at home.

Washington overcame adversity after forward Tom Wilson was ejected for a hit from behind on Florida rookie Sandis Vilmanis. Despite Brady Tkachuk scoring two first-period goals for the Panthers, second-period goals by Alex Tuch and Aliaksei Protas alongside goaltender Logan Thompson helped steer Washington to victory.

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