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

TRENDINGDodgers return to NLCSRays-Yankees updatesBrewers-Padres updatesWNBA semifinals updatesNFL Power RankingsStory byStory byPenguins/Capitals Recap: Glaring mistakes prove costly for Pittsburgh in 5-3 lossWASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 7: Alex Tuch #89 of the Washington Capitals recovers a puck after a blocked shot by Trevor van Riemsdyk #57 of the Pittsburgh Penguins during a game at Capital One Arena on September 25, 2026 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by John McCreary/NHLI via Getty Images) | NHLI via Getty ImagesJim RixnerThu, October 8, 2026 at 2:13 AM UTC·7 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesPenguins Ghastly Giveaways Give Capitals Big WinWASHINGTON, D.C. — It was the final time Alex Ovechkin would be introduced for a Washington Capitals (2-1-0) home opener. […]Pittsburgh Hockey NowPenguins vs. Capitals Score, Live Updates, Highlights From NHL GameSportsNet Pittsburgh will provide live coverage of the matchup between the Penguins and the Capitals.Sportsnet PittsburghGame Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins @ Washington Capitals 10/7/2026Who: Pittsburgh Penguins (2-1-0, 4 points, 3rd place Metropolitan Division) @ Washington Capitals (1-1-0, 2 points, 5th place Metropolitan Division) When: 7:30 p.m. eastern How to Watch: Nationally televised game on TNT, streaming on HBO Max Pens’ Path Ahead: The Pens stay on the road and head over to Columbus on Friday, then return home to […]SB NationAdvertisementAdvertisementCapitals vs Penguins LIVE updates, score from Alex Ovechkin vs Sidney CrosbyAlex Ovechkin will face Sidney Crosby and the rival Penguins, two days after the Capitals star said this will be his final NHL season.USA TODAY SportsPittsburgh Penguins At Washington Capitals Preview: Lineup Changes, Where To WatchThe Pittsburgh Penguins will try to get back in the win column on Wednesday night.The Hockey News - Pittsburgh PenguinsCapitals top Penguins 5-3 in Alex Ovechkin's final home opener in WashingtonWASHINGTON (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.Associated PressPenguins Game 4, Like Old Times: Lines, Goalies, & How to Watch vs. CapitalsWASHINGTON, D.C. — In a city more divided than Berlin circa the Cold War, there is one agreement. The Pittsburgh […]Pittsburgh Hockey NowGamethread: Penguins @ CapitalsTalk about the game with Pens fans here!SB NationPenguins vs Capitals Prediction, Picks, NHL Odds for Wednesday, October 7Penguins vs Capitals prediction, including picks and odds for October 7.Action NetworkPenguins Notebook: Bryan Rust Nears His Return To The LineupThe Pittsburgh Penguins held a practice in Cranberry on Tuesday before flying to Washington, D.C.The Hockey News - Pittsburgh PenguinsPens Points: Third Period Problems PersistOn Saturday night, the Pittsburgh Penguins surrendered three third period goals to squander a 5-1 lead, but they were ultimately able to recover and win in overtime. On Monday night against the Winnipeg Jets, the Penguins allowed another three goals in the final frame to once again give up a lead they began the period […]SB NationPenguins Practice: Rust Returns; Kuzmenko Out?CRANBERRY TWP., Pa. — Hendrix Lapierre occupied yet another spot in the Pittsburgh Penguins lineup. Winger Bryan Rust was a […]Pittsburgh Hockey NowCapitals Notebook: Roy Out vs. Penguins As McIlrath Gets First Home Opener, Full Projected Lineup & What To KnowARLINGTON, V.A. — The Washington Capitals blue line will look a bit different for their home opener against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday.The Hockey News - Washington CapitalsPenguins visit the Capitals in Metropolitan Division actionPittsburgh Penguins (2-1, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Washington Capitals (1-1, in the Metropolitan Division)Washington; Wednesday, 7:30 p.Associated PressWhat the Penguins practice lines today tells us for first reactions to a lossThe early bump in the road of last night’s loss will be the first test for the Penguins in seeing how flexible or stubborn that Dan Muse and company will be with how they deploy their lines, with the answers provided (or at least a strong hint below) based on practice setups today. Neither strategy […]SB NationHow to watch Penguins vs Capitals: NHL, live stream, TV channelThe 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…The Big LeadLike Old Times: Penguins Game 4 vs. CapitalsThe next time they face off in Washington will be the final game of the season and Ovechkin’s NHL career.WPXICapitals Notebook: Roy Injury Update With Defenseman Unlikely To Play In Home Opener, Line Changes & What It Means For LeonardARLIINGTON, V.A. — The Washington Capitals have a next man up mentality going into their home opener against the Pittsburgh Penguins, as they deal with injury woes early on with Matt Roy on the shelf.The Hockey News - Washington CapitalsSome things to like, and some things to not like from Penguins first three gamesThere has been some good and some bad through the first three games of the 2026-27 Pittsburgh Penguins season.SB NationPens Points: Crosby meets Ovechkin for first of final battlesFollowing Monday’s announcement that this would be Alex Ovechkin’s final NHL season, Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals fans likely peeked at the schedule to see how many more times the two generation-defining rivals would face off. Luckily for us, tonight is the first of four final regular season matchups between Ovechkin and Crosby. Puck drop […]SB Nation