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NHL Injuries: Sabres, Avalanche, Stars, Islanders, Sharks, Capitals, and Jets
Alexander Romanov out 6-8 months with an ACL injury. Sam Montembeault goes down in practice. Josh Morrissey last one shift in the second.
NHL Injuries: Sabres, Avalanche, Stars, Islanders, Sharks, Capitals, and Jets
Alexander Romanov out 6-8 months with an ACL injury. Sam Montembeault goes down in practice. Josh Morrissey last one shift in the second.
Ovechkin’s Sons Introduce Him At Final Home Opener
Alex Ovechkin's sons, Ilya and Sergei, introduced their father to the crowd at Capital One Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2026, before the Washington Capitals...
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 […]
Alex Tuch scores again as Capitals put five on the board in home-opening win over Penguins: numbers for the morning after
The Washington Capitals delivered a victory to their fans in this year’s home opener at Capital One Arena. The Caps jumped out to a three-goal lead over the Pittsburgh Penguins and never trailed in what eventually became a 5-3 win. Never feels bad to see the Capitals stomp on the Penguins. Good result for Alex
Alex Tuch, Pierre-Luc Dubois, and Tom Wilson shine with three goals in Capitals’ home opener: ‘I thought they were outstanding tonight’
WASHINGTON, DC — Alex Ovechkin (and his sons) took center stage for the Capitals’ home opener festivities, but the line of Alex Tuch, Pierre-Luc Dubois, and Tom Wilson stole the show once the puck dropped. Tasked with defending against the Penguins’ top line, the Dubois trio successfully shut down Sidney Crosby and company on Wednesday
Dan Muse Calls Out Penguins’ Costly Turnovers After Capitals Loss
Pittsburgh’s head coach explained what’s behind the Penguins’ recent puck-management problems.
Alex Ovechkin plays in final Capitals home opener, closing chapter that began with two-goal NHL debut 21 years ago
Twenty-one years ago, a fully-teethed Alex Ovechkin officially arrived in DC by breaking a pane of glass on his first shift and scoring twice in his NHL debut at age 20. The evening offered great promise to a fanbase that had watched the franchise tear itself down after a failed experiment with Jaromir Jagr. On
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 vs. Capitals Score, Highlights: Capitals Hand Penguins 5-3 Loss
SportsNet Pittsburgh provided live coverage of the matchup between the Penguins and the Capitals.
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 […]
Tom Wilson does everything in rousing win over Pittsburgh Penguins
The Washington Capitals finally came home to Washington, DC for their home opener, hosting the Pittsburgh Penguins for one more chapter in the epic saga of head-to-head games between Vincent Desharnais and Kaeden Korczak. Not half a minute had passed before Anthony Beauvillier scored against Crosby’s line. In retaliation, and not a minute after that,
Alex Ovechkin introduced before final Capitals home opener by his two sons, Sergei and Ilya
Alex Ovechkin received an extra-special introduction ahead of his final home opener with the Washington Capitals. Ovechkin, who announced earlier this week that the 2026-27 NHL season will be his last, was called out onto the ice by his two sons, Sergei and Ilya. The two boys, fully clad in Capitals gear, including their dad’s
Gamethread: Penguins @ Capitals
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Capitals beat Penguins 5-3 in Alex Ovechkin’s final home opener (live blog)
Game information/links Game preview History is upon us. For the first time since announcing his pending retirement, Alex Ovechkin will play in a game, and it’s one that will go down in history. Tonight marks Ovechkin’s final home opener at Capital One Arena, and he’ll take on a familiar foe: longtime rival and Pittsburgh Penguins
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…
Cole Hutson isn’t nervous ahead of first NHL home opener: ‘I’m going to take it all in’
ARLINGTON, VA — Cole Hutson got his first taste of Capitals hockey this spring, but there’s still plenty of new milestones left in his full rookie season. Hutson, 20, will play his first-ever NHL home opener on Wednesday, facing the rival Pittsburgh Penguins in front of fans at Capital One Arena. After finishing his sophomore
‘It’s a massive opportunity’: Hendrix Lapierre promoted to Sidney Crosby’s top line before first game against Capitals
Hendrix Lapierre appears set for a major opportunity in his first game back in Washington. The former Capitals first-round pick is expected to play on Sidney Crosby’s wing when the Pittsburgh Penguins visit Capital One Arena on Wednesday night, placing Lapierre in a prominent role against his former team less than four months after being
Penguins vs. Capitals Tickets: Best Prices, Dates to See Sidney Crosby vs. Alex Ovechkin During 2026-27 Season
Here is everything you need to know about Penguins vs. Capitals, including ticket info for all games during the 2026-27 season.
Penguins vs. Capitals Rivalry, Explained: Crosby, Ovechkin and the Battle for NHL Bragging Rights
From early beginnings to the matchups between Crosby and Ovechkin, here's a breakdown of the heated rivalry between the Penguins and Capitals.
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.
Wayne Gretzky reveals how he really feels about Capitals star Alex Ovechkin’s retirement announcement being way different than his
The Washington Capitals are set for their home opener on Wednesday night against the Pittsburgh Penguins. It will be the last home opener for Alex Ovechkin. Earlier this week, Ovechkin announced that this season will be his last. Now, Wayne Gretzky, who is now the second all-time leading goal scorer in NHL history, is speaking […] The post Wayne Gretzky reveals how he really feels about Capitals star Alex Ovechkin’s retirement announcement being way different than his appeared first on Clutc...
Eastern Conference Injuries: Sabres, Wings, Panthers, Canadiens, Devils, Rangers, Senators, Penguins and Capitals
The Panthers lose Aleksander Barkov for 6-8 weeks, and Brad Marchand goes down last night. Ivan Demidov is out 2-4 weeks, and Jake Sanderson is out indefinitely.
Eastern Conference Injuries: Sabres, Wings, Panthers, Canadiens, Devils, Rangers, Senators, Penguins and Capitals
The Panthers lose Aleksander Barkov for 6-8 weeks, and Brad Marchand goes down last night. Ivan Demidov is out 2-4 weeks, and Jake Sanderson is out indefinitely.
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