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Penguins/Capitals Recap: Glaring mistakes prove costly for Pittsburgh in 5-3 loss

Pregame Bryan Rust is able to make his season debut and the Penguins flip Hendrix Lapierre and Nick Robertson between lines for some new looks. Arturs Silovs in net for this one. The Capitals celebrate their home opener with this lineup. First period Fireworks aplenty early on. On the very first shift, Trevor van Riemsdyk […]

Penguins vs. Capitals Takeaways: 5 Things to Know from Loss

Pittsburgh erased a three-goal deficit but couldn't complete the comeback against Washington. Here are five things to know from the Penguins' loss.

Penguins Ghastly Giveaways Give Capitals Big Win

WASHINGTON, D.C. — It was the final time Alex Ovechkin would be introduced for a Washington Capitals (2-1-0) home opener. […]

Capitals top Penguins 5-3 in Alex Ovechkin's final home opener in Washington

WASHINGTON (AP) — Tom Wilson had a goal and two assists, and the Washington Capitals held on for a win in Alex Ovechkin's final home opener, 5-3 over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday night.Anthony Beauvillier, Pierre-Luc Dubois, Alex Tuch and Ryan Leonard also scored for the Capitals, who introduced their roster one by one before the game, saving Ovechkin for last.

Capitals top Penguins in final season of Alex Ovechkin-Sidney Crosby matchups

Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby didn't factor into the scoring in one of their final meetings, but other Capitals players had big games.

Pens Points: Capital Crushed

A slow start on Wednesday night saw the Pittsburgh fall into a 4-1 that they almost clawed back from but ultimately fell short in a 5-3 loss to the Washington Capitals in D.C. Bryan Rust made his season debut after battling injury and scored his first of the season while Tommy Novak and Nick Robertson […]

Takeaways: Tuch-Dubois-Wilson Line Powers Capitals Past Penguins

WASHINGTON — It was a different kind of atmosphere on Wednesday at Capital One Arena, one filled with emotion, anticipation and nerves aplenty, as Alex Ovechkin took the ice for what would be his final home opener, in fitting fashion as the Washington Capitals took on the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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Penguins Game 4, Like Old Times: Lines, Goalies, & How to Watch vs. Capitals

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a city more divided than Berlin circa the Cold War, there is one agreement. The Pittsburgh […]

Pittsburgh Penguins At Washington Capitals Preview: Lineup Changes, Where To Watch

The Pittsburgh Penguins will try to get back in the win column on Wednesday night.

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Takeaways: Mistakes Difference In Penguins' 5-3 Loss To Capitals

A turnover-heavy effort ultimately doomed the Pittsburgh Penguins Wednesday as they fell to 2-2 on the season.

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Sidney Crosby Posts Rare Minus-4 in Penguins’ Loss to Capitals

Sidney Crosby remains one of the best players in the NHL. But his defensive outing against the Washington Capitals was not good.The Penguins have struggled defensively since their epic shutout win over the Philadelphia Flyers. Wednesday night was no different, as Pittsburgh lost 5-3 to the Washington Capitals. It was the second time in their […] The post Sidney Crosby Posts Rare Minus-4 in Penguins’ Loss to Capitals appeared first on HEAVY.

Penguins ghastly giveaways give Capitals big win

It was the final time Alex Ovechkin would be introduced for a Washington Capitals (2-1-0) home opener.

Penguins vs Capitals Prediction, Picks, NHL Odds for Wednesday, October 7

Penguins vs Capitals prediction, including picks and odds for October 7.

Capitals top Penguins in Alex Ovechkin's final home opener in Washington

WASHINGTON (AP) — Tom Wilson had a goal and two assists, and the Washington Capitals held on for a win in Alex Ovechkin’s final home opener, 5-3 over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday night.Anthony Beauvillier, Pierre-Luc Dubois, Alex Tuch and Ryan Leonard also scored for the Capitals, who introduced their roster one by one before the game, saving Ovechkin for last.

How to watch Penguins vs Capitals: NHL, live stream, TV channel

The Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals renew one of the NHL’s most familiar rivalries when they meet Wednesday night at Capital One Arena. How to Watch Penguins vs Capitals Pittsburgh enters the matchup 2-1-0 after opening the season with two…

Penguins vs. Capitals Schedule 2026-27: When Do Sidney Crosby, Alex Ovechkin Face Off This Season?

Here's a breakdown of all the games this season between the Penguins and Capitals.

Pittsburgh Penguins’ Defensive Numbers Have Taken Sharp Turn Since Opener

The Pittsburgh Penguins started the 2026-27 season with a 7-0 thrashing vs. the Philadelphia Flyers. Defensively, they haven’t done much since.Pittsburgh has now allowed 13 goals in its first four games, following Wednesday night’s loss to the Washington Capitals. Take out their season-opening shutout win, and Pittsburgh has allowed those 13 goals in its previous […] The post Pittsburgh Penguins’ Defensive Numbers Have Taken Sharp Turn Since Opener appeared first on HEAVY.

Alex Ovechkin's sons create emotional moment before Capitals beat Sidney Crosby's Penguins

Alex Ovechkin's final NHL season began another emotional chapter Wednesday, with his family helping create a memorable moment.

Capitals Notebook: Roy Out vs. Penguins As McIlrath Gets First Home Opener, Full Projected Lineup & What To Know

ARLINGTON, V.A. — The Washington Capitals blue line will look a bit different for their home opener against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday.

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Gamethread: Penguins @ Capitals

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