Penguins vs Capitals
In short
The Washington Capitals defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-3 on Wednesday, 7 October 2026.
The teams
The Washington Capitals and the Pittsburgh Penguins are competing in this NHL rivalry match. The Capitals' victory was driven by the Tuch-Dubois-Wilson line.
When and where
Wednesday, 7 October 2026, at Capital One Arena.
What is at stake
This match was Alex Ovechkin's final home opener in Washington before his planned retirement after the 2026-27 season.
Easy to mix up
The two teams will face each other multiple times throughout the 2026-27 NHL season.