Washington Capitals vs Pittsburgh PenguinsNational Hockey League

Match report

Washington Capitals beat Pittsburgh Penguins 5–3 in the National Hockey League at Capital One Arena, Washington, USA on October 7, 2026. By period, Washington Capitals scored 2, 2 and 1; Pittsburgh Penguins 1, 2 and 0. Washington Capitals won by two goals. Recent form: Washington Capitals won four and lost one of their last five; Pittsburgh Penguins won three and lost two of their last five. Pacy's record holds 3 earlier meetings: Washington Capitals won 2, Pittsburgh Penguins won 1. Before kick-off, Pacy's model made Washington Capitals favourites at 61.6%, and they won.

Timeline

1. 3:55Goal — Washington Capitals 5–3
2. 18:01Goal — Pittsburgh Penguins 4–3
3. 14:05Goal — Pittsburgh Penguins 4–2
4. 13:14Goal — Washington Capitals 4–1
5. 4:42Goal — Washington Capitals 3–1
6. 11:51Goal — Washington Capitals 2–1
7. 1:19Goal — Pittsburgh Penguins 1–1
8. 0:23Goal — Washington Capitals 1–0

Match statistics

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Lineups