The Washington Capitals (41-30-9) remain alive in the playoff race for now. They got the job done with a 6-3 road victory over the rival Pittsburgh Penguins (41-23-16). Saturday’s matchup was supposed ...

Going into the first game of their home-and-home series against the Washington Capitals on Saturday - and the final home game of the regular season - the Pittsburgh Penguins were going to be pretty ...

The Washington Capitals enter Sunday’s matchup against the Pittsburgh Penguins facing a narrow path to the postseason, with only two games remaining on their schedule. After keeping their hopes alive ...

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) looks on after he faced off with Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in ...

Thoughts, musings and observations from the Penguins' morning skate prior to hosting the Capitals. There is plenty of history between the Penguins in Capitals which helps inflame the rivalry. The ...

The Pittsburgh Penguins entered Saturday’s matchup against the Washington Capitals with their playoff position already secured as the No. 2 seed in the Metropolitan Division. Knowing they will have ...

This article originally appeared on PGHHockeyNOW. It might be the last home game of the season for the Washington Capitals (41-30-9) and the last ever for Alex Ovechkin, as the all-time great is ...

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ilya Protas scored his first NHL goal and added two assists as the Washington Capitals beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-3 on Saturday. The 100th career matchup between Sidney Crosby ...

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Alex Ovechkin is Washington’s third-line left winger as they face elimination against the Pittsburgh Penguins. At least, that is what coach Barry Trotz did in practice Friday as ...