Capitals vs Penguins · as of Wed, Nov 4
As of Wednesday, November 4, the Caps lead 1-0 in the season series after 1 of 4 meetings. Last time out, Wed, Oct 7, the Capitals won 5-3. Next game: Monday, January 18, Capitals at Penguins, 4:00 PM ET at PPG Paints Arena on TNT, truTV, HBO Max, Monumental Sports Network (US) and Sportsnet+, TVA Sports (Canada).
Season series so far
| Date | Final | Arena |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 7Wed |  Capitals 5, Penguins 3Penguins at Capitals | Capital One Arena |
Remaining Capitals vs Penguins games
| Date | Game | TV | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 18Mon | Capitals at PenguinsPPG Paints Arena USTNT, truTV, HBO Max, Monumental Sports Network CASportsnet+, TVA Sports | USTNT, truTV, HBO Max, Monumental Sports Network CASportsnet+, TVA Sports | |
| Mar 13Sat | Capitals at PenguinsPPG Paints Arena USABC CATVA Sports | USABC CATVA Sports | |
| Apr 4Sun | Penguins at CapitalsCapital One Arena USESPN CASportsnet, Sportsnet 360 | USESPN CASportsnet, Sportsnet 360 |
Times in your time zone. TV from the official NHL schedule: national and both clubs' local channels.
Who to root for
Both clubs are in the Eastern Conference, and both in the Metropolitan Division, so they chase the same playoff spots and the same division title. A regulation win takes two points away from a direct rival, a four-point swing compared with the reverse result. If you cheer for a third Eastern club, a regulation finish is best (two points handed out instead of three), ideally won by whichever of the two is less of a threat to you. Your team's playoff odds page shows the exact effect on game days.
Side by side
| Capitals | Stat |  Penguins |
|---|---|---|
| 8-6-0 | Record | 5-8-2 |
| 16 | Points | 12 |
| .571 | Points % | .400 |
| 4th Met | Division | 7th Met |
| 12th East | Conference | 15th East |
| +1 | Goal diff | −3 |
| 5-5-0 | Last 10 | 3-6-1 |
| L2 | Streak | L2 |
| 56% | Playoff odds | 12% |
| 5% | Win division | <1% |
| 95 | Projected pts | 84 |
| 1-0-0 | Series W-L-OT | 0-1-0 |
Records and ranks from the official NHL standings. Odds and projections from the Tonight.hockey model.
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Capitals Vs Penguins: questions
- When do the Capitals play the Penguins next?
- Monday, January 18, 2027: Washington Capitals at Pittsburgh Penguins, 4:00 PM ET at PPG Paints Arena.
- What channel is Capitals vs Penguins on?
- The next meeting (Mon, Jan 18) airs on TNT, truTV, HBO Max, Monumental Sports Network (US) and Sportsnet+, TVA Sports (Canada).
- Who won the last Capitals vs Penguins game?
- Capitals 5, Penguins 3 on Wednesday, October 7 at Capital One Arena.
- How many times do the Capitals and Penguins play this season?
- 4 times in the 2026-27 regular season: 2 in Washington and 2 in Pittsburgh. 1 played, 3 to go.
- How do the Capitals and Penguins compare this season?
- The Washington Capitals are 8-6-0 with 16 points; the Pittsburgh Penguins are 5-8-2 with 12 points (official NHL standings).
Updated from official NHL data.