Washington Capitals 3-3-0 · 6 PTS Capitals vs Penguins
PIT lead all-time 171-147-16 · 334 meetings since 1974
Next meeting: January 18, 2027
Pittsburgh Penguins 3-3-1 · 7 PTS 01 / SEASON SERIES
2026-2027 Season Series
WSH lead 1-0
| Date | Matchup | Score | Winner | OT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-07 | PIT @ WSH | 3-5 | WSH |
02 / RECENT MEETINGS
Last 10 Meetings
The Washington Capitals have won 6 of the last 10 meetings.
| Date | Season | Matchup | Score | Winner | OT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-07 | 2026-2027 | PIT @ WSH | 3-5 | WSH | |
| 2026-04-12 | 2025-2026 | PIT @ WSH | 0-3 | WSH | |
| 2026-04-11 | 2025-2026 | WSH @ PIT | 6-3 | WSH | |
| 2025-11-07 | 2025-2026 | WSH @ PIT | 3-5 | PIT | |
| 2025-04-17 | 2024-2025 | WSH @ PIT | 2-5 | PIT | |
| 2025-02-22 | 2024-2025 | WSH @ PIT | 8-3 | WSH | |
| 2025-01-18 | 2024-2025 | PIT @ WSH | 1-4 | WSH | |
| 2024-11-08 | 2024-2025 | PIT @ WSH | 4-2 | PIT | |
| 2024-04-04 | 2023-2024 | PIT @ WSH | 4-1 | PIT | |
| 2024-03-07 | 2023-2024 | WSH @ PIT | 6-0 | WSH |
03 / RECENT HEAD-TO-HEAD
The Last Three Seasons
All meetings since the start of the 2023-2024 season, regular season and playoffs.
7WSH wins
5PIT wins
12Games
0OT/SO games
44-35Goals (WSH-PIT)
6.6Goals/game
| Season | GP | WSH W | PIT W | WSH goals | PIT goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-2027 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
| 2025-2026 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 8 |
| 2024-2025 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 13 |
| 2023-2024 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 11 |
Washington Capitals have won 3 straight meetings.
Highest-scoring meeting: WSH 8, PIT 3 — February 22, 2025 (11 goals).
Most lopsided: WSH 6, PIT 0 — March 7, 2024.
04 / ALL-TIME
The All-Time Series
First meeting: 1974
147WSH wins
171PIT wins
16Ties
334Games
1133-1150Goals (WSH-PIT)
First meeting: November 16, 1974 — WSH 1, PIT 8.
| Decade | GP | WSH W | PIT W | Ties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 41 | 21 | 20 | |
| 2010s | 59 | 28 | 31 | |
| 2000s | 52 | 18 | 32 | 2 |
| 1990s | 80 | 31 | 44 | 5 |
| 1980s | 68 | 36 | 27 | 5 |
| 1970s | 34 | 13 | 17 | 4 |
05 / MATCHUP LEADERS
Top Scorers in This Matchup
Points in Capitals vs Penguins games since the start of the 2023-2024 season.
| Player | Team | GP | G | A | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tom Wilson | WSH | 12 | 6 | 6 | 12 |
 Sidney Crosby | PIT | 11 | 7 | 4 | 11 |
 Dylan Strome | WSH | 12 | 2 | 9 | 11 |
 Pierre-Luc Dubois | WSH | 7 | 2 | 8 | 10 |
 Alex Ovechkin | WSH | 12 | 5 | 4 | 9 |
 Connor McMichael | WSH | 11 | 3 | 6 | 9 |
06 / UPCOMING
Next Scheduled Games
| Date | Season | Matchup | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 18, 2027 | 2026-2027 | WSH @ PIT | Pittsburgh |
| March 13, 2027 | 2026-2027 | WSH @ PIT | Pittsburgh |
| April 4, 2027 | 2026-2027 | PIT @ WSH | Washington |
Capitals vs Penguins — frequently asked
- What is the all-time record between the Capitals and Penguins?
- The Pittsburgh Penguins lead the all-time series 171-147-16 across 334 meetings (regular season and playoffs).
- When did the Capitals and Penguins first play each other?
- Their first meeting was on November 16, 1974: WSH 1, PIT 8.
- When do the Capitals play the Penguins next?
- The Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins meet next on January 18, 2027 in Pittsburgh.
- Who won the last Capitals vs Penguins game?
- The Washington Capitals won the most recent meeting 5-3, on October 7, 2026.
- Who has won the last 10 meetings between the Capitals and Penguins?
- The Washington Capitals have won 6 of the last 10 meetings. The most recent was on October 7, 2026: PIT 3, WSH 5.
- What is the Capitals' record against the Penguins?
- Since the start of the 2023-2024 season, the Washington Capitals are 7-5 against the Pittsburgh Penguins across 12 meetings (regular season and playoffs), outscoring them 44-35 along the way.
- Who leads the 2026-2027 season series between the Capitals and Penguins?
- The Washington Capitals lead the 2026-2027 season series 1-0 through 1 games.
- Who has the most points in Capitals vs Penguins games?
- Tom Wilson leads all skaters with 12 points (6 goals, 6 assists) in 12 head-to-head games since the start of the 2023-2024 season.