The Panthers are currently tied in points with the Washington Capitals with 55, however due to actual records, the Caps find themselves in the third spot in the Eastern Conference, while the Panthers are seventh. Gone is the cushy lead that Florida had during the month of November that carried through part of December. The Panthers will play Washington four more times this season, with three games coming during the month of February. The Panthers will play the Winnipeg Jets three times over the remainder of the season, once a month. It is plainly obvious that these games and the points on the line (14) could make or break the playoff positioning of the Panthers. Oddly enough there is only one more game against state rival Tampa.