Check out our Penguins vs. Capitals pick and preview to get our insight on to who will win and cover the puck line in Washington.
- The Penguins possess a 5-8-2 record so far.
- The Penguins are are averaging 2.8 goals per contest so far.
- The Penguins are coming off a 3-1 win vs. the Canadiens.
- The Capitals take on the Penguins at 9-3-0.
- In terms of giveaways, the Capitals are currently 19th in the league.
- The Capitals are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Hurricanes.
Penguins vs Capitals Preview
Planning on watching today's Penguins and Capitals game? Catch the action at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC, as the Capitals hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this Metropolitan division contest is set at 6.5 goals, with the Capitals being favored by -1.5 at home against the Penguins.
Penguins vs. Capitals Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Pittsburgh Penguins at Washington Capitals
- Where: Washington at Capital One Arena
- Date: Friday, November 8th
- Betting Odds WAS -1.5, PIT +143 | WAS -170 O/U 6.5
Penguins Preview: Do the Penguins Stand a Chance on the Road?
Pittsburgh improved to 5-8-2 with a 3-1 win over the Canadiens. The Penguins covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 4 goals fell short of the 6.5 goal line.
Sidney Crosby scored twice for the Penguins, who held the Canadiens scoreless until the third period. Blake Lizotte added an empty-net goal to seal the victory.
Sidney Crosby led the way for Pittsburgh in their 3-1 win over Montreal, scoring twice, including his 5th goal of the season on a power play. Blake Lizotte added an empty-netter, his 2nd goal of the season.
The Penguins took 24 shots on goal and recorded 14 giveaways. They scored their first goal at 4:03 in the first period, followed by Crosby’s second goal at 1:20 into the second period.
Defensively, the Penguins will look to build on their previous performance, where they allowed just one goal to Montreal. Alex Nedeljkovic made 25 saves with a 96.2% save percentage, and the defense added 5 takeaways and 19 hits. The only goal they allowed came 5:32 into the 3rd period.
Capitals Preview: Does Washington Have What it Takes at Home?
Washington fell to 9-3-0 after a 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes. The Capitals were the underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 6 goals matched the pre-game line.
After trailing 1-0, the Capitals scored twice in the first period, but the Hurricanes responded with three unanswered goals. Washington’s defense struggled, allowing 44 shots on goal.
Alex Ovechkin netted his 7th goal of the season on a power play, while Brandon Duhaime followed with his 2nd goal. The Capitals took 21 shots on goal, but only managed to score twice, with 15 offensive giveaways.
Ovechkin's goal came at 19:16 in the first period, and Duhaime added another at 19:49. John Carlson and Dylan Strome picked up assists on Ovechkin's goal, with Strome now having 13 assists this season.
Defensively, the Capitals will look to bounce back after giving up 4 goals to the Hurricanes. They took a 2-1 lead into the first intermission, but allowed three unanswered goals—two in the second period and one more in the third. The final goal was an empty-netter with just 9 seconds left. Charlie Lindgren made 41 saves with a 93.2% save percentage, while the defense recorded 16 blocks and 2 takeaways.
Penguins vs Capitals Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Across their last three road contests, Pittsburgh has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 0-3, while averaging 2 goals per game.
- In their last ten games at home, the Capitals have a straight up record of 7-3 while going 6-4 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 4 goals per game in these contests.
- In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Capitals have a straight up record of 1-2 and an puck line mark of 1-2.
- Through their last three matchups as the betting favorite, the Penguins have a good straight up record, but their puck line mark is just 1-2.
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