Washington Capitals chase fourth straight win over Pittsburgh Penguins
Pittsburgh Penguins meet Washington Capitals at PPG Paints Arena, Tuesday 8:00am (NHL). Pittsburgh Penguins have won 74 of the 132 meetings with Washington Capitals since 1999.
The big picture
Pittsburgh Penguins come in 22nd on the ladder; Washington Capitals are 16th. Washington Capitals are the side higher up the table.
Pittsburgh Penguins are 5–11 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 3.2 goals for and 3.6 against.
Washington Capitals are 8–6 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 3.5 goals for and 3.4 against.
Form
Pittsburgh Penguins have won one of their last five and most recently lost to Boston Bruins 2–6.
Washington Capitals have won three of their last five and most recently lost to Dallas Stars 5–6.
Pittsburgh Penguins have lost their last four.
Head to head
These sides have met 132 times on our records since 1999: Pittsburgh Penguins 74, Washington Capitals 56, 2 drawn.
Last time out (2026-27), Washington Capitals won 5–3 at Capital One Arena.
Washington Capitals have won the last three against Pittsburgh Penguins.
Biggest margin between these two: Pittsburgh Penguins by 7 goals in 2005-06 (8–1).
Players to watch
For Pittsburgh Penguins, watch Nick Robertson (7 goals in 2026-27) and Evgeni Malkin (6 goals, 5 assists in 2026-27).
For Washington Capitals, watch Alex Tuch (0.7 goals a game, 2 assists in 2026-27) and Boone Jenner (6 goals, 1 assist in 2026-27).
At PPG Paints Arena
Pittsburgh Penguins have won 9 of their last 19 at PPG Paints Arena.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Washington Capitals have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
