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Capitals vs.
Penguins
Washington hosts Pittsburgh Penguins at Capital One Arena. Here’s what to know before puck drop.
Sunday, April 4, 2027
Home matchupWSHVSPIT
WSHVSPIT7:00 PM ET
Capital One Arena
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WhenSun, Apr 4 · 7:00 PM ET
WhereCapital One Arena
OpponentPittsburgh Penguins
Pittsburgh PenguinsContextNHL
The game in 60 seconds
Washington hosts Pittsburgh Penguins at Capital One Arena. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET. Listed on Sportsnet. Next up: at Columbus Blue Jackets on April 6.
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How do the Capitals match up with Penguins at puck drop?
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Washington hosts Pittsburgh Penguins. Watch how each side uses the last minutes before the next scheduled game.
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Season so far
| PIT | WSH | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Against Average | 3.56 | 3.00 |
| Shots Against per Game | 27.7 | 29.8 |
| Penalty Kill Percentage | 83.3 | 82.1 |
| Power Play Goals Against | 4 | 5 |
| Short Handed Goals Against | 0 | 0 |
| Goals For per Game | 3.11 | 3.50 |
Leaders
- WSH · GoalsAlex Tuch · 5
- WSH · AssistsDylan Strome · 5
- WSH · PointsAlex Tuch · 7
- PIT · GoalsEvgeni Malkin · 5
- PIT · AssistsErik Karlsson · 10
- PIT · PointsErik Karlsson · 11
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