National Hockey League

FINAL
Pittsburgh Penguins 4
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Washington Capitals 3
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PIT2114
WSH1023
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Match Report

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Penguins hold off Capitals to avoid season sweep

Malkin's 3 assists lead Penguins past Capitals 4-3

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Last five matches

DateOppResultCompetition
11/11/26 @ San Jose Sharks W 3-2 NHL
11/8/26 @ Anaheim Ducks L 2-5 NHL
11/7/26 @ Los Angeles Kings W 5-2 NHL
11/5/26 vs Boston Bruins L 2-6 NHL
11/3/26 vs Vegas Golden Knights L 2-3 NHL
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Team Stats

PIT WSH
14
Blocked Shots
13
18
Hits
30
8
Takeaways
11
26
Shots
24
1
Power Play Goals
1
6
Power Play Opportunities
6
16.7
Power Play Percentage
16.7
1
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
26
Faceoffs Won
39
0.0
Faceoff Win Percent
0.0
12
Giveaways
9
9
Total Penalties
9
18
Penalty Minutes
18

Head to Head

WSH wins series 3-1

PIT Last 5 matchups WSH
  1. 4 Final 2015-02-26 @ WSH 3
  2. 1 Final 2015-02-18 @ PIT 3
  3. 0 Final 2015-01-29 @ WSH 4
  4. 0 Final 2014-12-28 @ PIT 3

Injuries

Washington Capitals

  • Rasmus Sandin Injured Reserve
  • Vincent Desharnais Injured Reserve
  • Patrick Thomas Injured Reserve

Pittsburgh Penguins

  • Elmer Soderblom Injured Reserve
  • Bryan Rust Injured Reserve
  • Trevor van Riemsdyk Injured Reserve
  • Ryan Graves Injured Reserve

NHL News

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ESPN Blackhawks beat the Sabres 3-2 in overtime to end 6-game losing streak — Ryan Donato scored on a wrist shot from between the circles at 3:12 of overtime and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Buffalo Sabres 3-2 on Thursday night to end a six-game losing streak. ESPN Mark Scheifele and Dawson Mercer score 2 goals each as Jets roar past Stars 8-3 — Mark Scheifele had two goals and an assist, and Dawson Mercer had his second consecutive two-goal game as the Winnipeg Jets rode a five-goal second period and scored the final six goals to rally past the Dallas Stars 8-3 on Thursday night. Video Buffalo Sabres vs. Chicago Blackhawks: Game Highlights Buffalo Sabres vs. Chicago Blackhawks: Game Highlights ESPN Avs lose MacKinnon, Makar to injury in 4-3 overtime loss at Ottawa — Shane Pinto celebrated his 26th birthday by scoring his second goal of the game 2:08 into overtime and the Ottawa Senators beat Colorado 4-3 on Thursday night after the Avalanche lost superstars Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar to injuries.