Washington Capitals vs Pittsburgh Penguins – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
3:0
12/04/2026 at 15:00 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
  • NHL
  • Where to Watch on TV:
argentinaArgentinaDisney+
brazilBrazilDisney+
bulgariaBulgariaMax Sport 2
chileChileDisney+
colombiaColombiaDisney+
czech-republicCzech-republicNova Sport 1, Oneplay
denmarkDenmarkViaplay
finlandFinlandViaplay 1 Urheilu, Viaplay
franceFrancebeIN Connect, beIN Sports 3
germanyGermanyNHL.tv, Sky Sport Mix
icelandIcelandViaplay
mexicoMexicoDisney+, Sky Sport
norwayNorwayViaplay
peruPeruDisney+
polandPolandTVP Sport
slovakiaSlovakiaNova Sport 1, Voyo
sloveniaSloveniaArena Sport 1 Premium
swedenSwedenViaplay
uruguayUruguayDisney+
venezuelaVenezuelaDisney+
worldWorldNHL.tv

Match Stats

Shots on Goal
2624
Shots off target
1725
Shooting PCT
11.54% (3/26)0% (0/24)
Blocked shots
1415
Goalkeeper Saves
2423
Saves PCT
100% (24/24)92% (23/25)
Penalties
21
PIM
42
Power-play Goals
00
Shorthanded Goals
00
Power-play PCT
0% (0/1)0% (0/2)
Pen. Killing PCT
100% (2/2)100% (1/1)
Hits
189
Faceoffs Won
2826
Faceoffs %
51.8548.15
Giveaways
1915
Takeaways
58
Empty Net Goals
10

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Period (0 - 0)
  • 10:48, Fehervary M. (2 min),
  • 18:51, Crosby S. (2 min),
  • 2nd Period (1 - 0)
  • 12:22, 1 - 0, Van Riemsdyk T. (G), Dubois P. (A), McMichael C. (A2)
  • 15:37, Fehervary M. (2 min),
  • 3rd Period (2 - 0)
  • 15:50, 2 - 0, McMichael C. (G), Leonard R. (A), Fehervary M. (A2)
  • 17:16, 3 - 0, McMichael C. (G), Ovechkin A. (A), Fehervary M. (A2)

Chances of winning


Washington Capitals
45.9%
Draw
21.9%
Pittsburgh Penguins
32.1%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
40.2% 22% 37.8%

Our Initial ML Estimation

42.2% 23.1% 36%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Washington Capitals has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+5.7%)
  • Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting increased confidence in Washington Capitals's performance.
  • Pittsburgh Penguins has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-5.7%)
  • Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, and Pittsburgh Penguins might be facing challenges that affect their performance.
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Washington Capitals than the current prediction. (-3.7%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Pittsburgh Penguins than the current prediction. (+3.9%)
  • Washington Capitals - Pittsburgh Penguins Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    2.06
    (2.35)
    4.26
    (4.3)
    2.93
    (2.5)
    6.1%
    (5.8%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 6.50
    What is the prediction for Washington Capitals - Pittsburgh Penguins?
  • Users Predictions: 9 users predict this event. Washington will win (votes: 4 - 44.4%). Pittsburgh will win (votes: 1 - 11.1%). It will Tie (votes: 4 - 44.4%).
    Confidence interval (95%) for Washington: 11.9%76.9%.
  • Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): 1 Selected Experts predict this event. Pittsburgh (votes: 1 - 100%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 4:3.
  • Preview Facts
    • Watch a clash between a mid-table side and a current leader (ranked 12 and 5 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: )).
    • Pittsburgh is Qualified for NHL (Play Offs )
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Washington won 2.
    • Recent performances by Washington have been up and down (last 5 games: 3 wins).
    • Pittsburgh is in great form at the moment (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
    • Washington may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
    • Washington might have a minor edge in this game.
    • There will not play in Washington: Lindgren C. (Upper-Body Injury)
    • There will not play in Pittsburgh: Crosby S. (Lower-Body Injury) Dewar C. (Lower-Body Injury) Jones C. (Shoulder Injury) Karlsson E. (Lower-Body Injury) Kindel B. (Upper-Body Injury) Letang K. (Upper-Body Injury) Lizotte B. (Upper-Body Injury) Malkin E. (Upper-Body Injury) Rust B. (Lower-Body Injury) Wotherspoon P. (Upper-Body Injury)
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Washington won 9 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 11 matches, and goals 66:63. (average 3.3:3.2).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Washington won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 30:37. (average 2.5:3.1).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Washington Capitals - Pittsburgh Penguins were as follows:
    11.04.2026 Pittsburgh Penguins - Washington Capitals 3:6
    06.11.2025 Pittsburgh Penguins - Washington Capitals 5:3
    17.04.2025 Pittsburgh Penguins - Washington Capitals 5:2
    22.02.2025 Pittsburgh Penguins - Washington Capitals 3:8
    18.01.2025 Washington Capitals - Pittsburgh Penguins 4:1
    Draw
    Play Offs

    1/8-finals
    1Colorado Avalanche (1)Los Angeles Kings (8)4 : 0
    2Dallas Stars (2)Minnesota Wild (3)2 : 3
    3Vegas Golden Knights (4)Utah Mammoth (6)3 : 2
    4Edmonton Oilers (5)Anaheim Ducks (7)2 : 3
    5Carolina Hurricanes (1)Ottawa Senators (6)4 : 0
    6Pittsburgh Penguins (7)Philadelphia Flyers (8)2 : 4
    7Buffalo Sabres (2)Boston Bruins (5)3 : 2
    8Tampa Bay Lightning (3)Montreal Canadiens (4)2 : 3

    Quarter-finals
    1Colorado Avalanche (1)TBD #2
    2TBD #3TBD #4
    3Carolina Hurricanes (1)Philadelphia Flyers (8)
    4TBD #7TBD #8

    Semi-finals
    1TBD #1TBD #2
    2TBD #3TBD #4

    Final
    1TBD #1TBD #2