Capitals vs. Panthers: Alexander Semin goal gives Washington crucial victory vs. Southeast Division rival

SUNRISE, Fla. — Kicking off a four-game road trip critical to their playoff hopes, the Washington Capitals understood they could ill afford to lose Friday night's meeting with the Florida Panthers.

Washington trailed for the first 44 minutes of the contest but fought back to capture a 2-1 win with third-period goals by Alex Ovechkin and Alexander Semin. While they remain in ninth place in the Eastern Conference standings, the victory pushed the Capitals (29-23-5) to 63 points, only two behind Southeast Division-leading Florida and one out of a playoff spot.

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