Pens Points: Capital Crushed

TRENDINGDodgers return to NLCSRays sweep YankeesBrewers clinch NLCSValkyries, Dream win Game 2sNFL Power RankingsStory byStory byPens Points: Capital CrushedWASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 7: Tom Wilson #43 of the Washington Capitals battles for a puck against Hendrix Lapierre #22 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 ImagesRobbie NaugleThu, October 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM UTC·2 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesCapitals 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 vs. Capitals Takeaways: 5 Things to Know from LossPittsburgh erased a three-goal deficit but couldn't complete the comeback against Washington. Here are five things to know from the Penguins' loss.Sportsnet PittsburghPenguins vs. Capitals Score, Highlights: Capitals Hand Penguins 5-3 LossSportsNet Pittsburgh provided live coverage of the matchup between the Penguins and the Capitals.Sportsnet PittsburghAdvertisementAdvertisementPenguins/Capitals Recap: Glaring mistakes prove costly for Pittsburgh in 5-3 lossPregame 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 […]SB NationPittsburgh 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 PenguinsGame 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 NationPenguins 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: 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 NationPenguins 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 NowCapitals top Penguins 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 PressGamethread: Penguins @ CapitalsTalk about the game with Pens fans here!SB NationCapitals top Penguins in final season of Alex Ovechkin-Sidney Crosby matchupsAlex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby didn't factor into the scoring in one of their final meetings, but other Capitals players had big games.USA TODAY SportsPenguins ghastly giveaways give Capitals big winIt was the final time Alex Ovechkin would be introduced for a Washington Capitals (2-1-0) home opener.WPXIPenguins 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 NowTakeaways: Mistakes Difference In Penguins' 5-3 Loss To CapitalsA turnover-heavy effort ultimately doomed the Pittsburgh Penguins Wednesday as they fell to 2-2 on the season.The Hockey News - Pittsburgh PenguinsPenguins vs Capitals Prediction, Picks, NHL Odds for Wednesday, October 7Penguins vs Capitals prediction, including picks and odds for October 7.Action NetworkLike 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.WPXITakeaways: Tuch-Dubois-Wilson Line Powers Capitals Past PenguinsWASHINGTON — It was a different kind of atmosphere on Wednesday at Capital One Arena, one filled with emotion, anticipation and nerves aplenty, as Alex Ovechkin took the ice for what would be his final home opener, in fitting fashion as the Washington Capitals took on the Pittsburgh Penguins.The Hockey News - Washington CapitalsPenguins 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.Sportsnet PittsburghImminency Of Rust's Return Shows Too Much 'Depth' Becoming Problem For PenguinsThe Penguins could, potentially, face a tough roster decision prior to Wednesday's game against the Washington Capitals if Bryan Rust is ready to go.The Hockey News - Pittsburgh Penguins