Matchup edge
Form edge: Washington Capitals, 5-0 in the last 5 games against 3-2 for Pittsburgh Penguins.
Recent form: last 5
Pittsburgh Penguins: 3 wins and 2 losses in the last 5, with 16 goals scored and 10 conceded.
| Sep 30, 2026 | at Philadelphia Flyers | W | 7–0 |
| Apr 29, 2026 · last season | at Philadelphia Flyers | L | 0–1 |
| Apr 27, 2026 · last season | vs Philadelphia Flyers | W | 3–2 |
| Apr 26, 2026 · last season | at Philadelphia Flyers | W | 4–2 |
| Apr 22, 2026 · last season | at Philadelphia Flyers | L | 2–5 |
Washington Capitals: 5 wins and 0 losses in the last 5, with 20 goals scored and 6 conceded.
| Oct 2, 2026 | at Carolina Hurricanes | W | 5–2 |
| Apr 14, 2026 · last season | at Columbus Blue Jackets | W | 2–1 |
| Apr 12, 2026 · last season | vs Pittsburgh Penguins | W | 3–0 |
| Apr 11, 2026 · last season | at Pittsburgh Penguins | W | 6–3 |
| Apr 8, 2026 · last season | at Toronto Maple Leafs | W | 4–0 |
Results before kickoff, newest first.
Head-to-head
In the last 3 meetings on record, Pittsburgh Penguins won 1, Washington Capitals won 2.
| Apr 12, 2026 · last season | Washington Capitals | 3–0 | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| Apr 11, 2026 · last season | Pittsburgh Penguins | 3–6 | Washington Capitals |
| Nov 7, 2025 · last season | Pittsburgh Penguins | 5–3 | Washington Capitals |
Season so far
Pittsburgh Penguins are 8th of 32 on win rate after 1 game (1-0).
Washington Capitals are 13th of 32 on win rate after 1 game (1-0).
| # | Team | P | W | L | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7:0 |
| 13 | Washington Capitals | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5:2 |
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