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Pittsburgh Penguins vs Washington Capitals
Head-to-head, records and stats side by side
5-6PIT record
0-1Series 2026
8-4WSH record
SnapshotData updated Oct 30, 2026 · 6:02 AM EDT
The Pittsburgh Penguins (5-6) and Washington Capitals (8-4) are Metropolitan rivals. They have met 1 time this season, with the Washington Capitals leading the series 1-0. The Pittsburgh Penguins average 3.3 points per game and allow 3.4; the Washington Capitals average 3.6 and allow 3.1. Next meeting: Monday, January 18 at PPG Paints Arena.
Tale of the Tape — 2026
| Pittsburgh Penguins | Washington Capitals | |
|---|---|---|
| 5-6-2 | Record | 8-4 |
| #6 | Division place | #2 |
| 3.3 | Points / game | 3.6 |
| 3.4 | Allowed / game | 3.1 |
| -1 | Point differential | +6 |
| 4-2 | Home | 6-2 |
| 1-6 | Road | 2-2 |
| L L W W L | Last 5 | W L W W W |
Meetings This Season
| Date | Result | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | Penguins 3 @ Capitals 5 | Capitals |
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Who leads the Pittsburgh Penguins vs Washington Capitals series this season?
Washington Capitals lead 1-0.
When do the Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals play next?
Monday, January 18, 2027 at 4:00 PM EST.
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