Washington Capitals 43-30-9 · 95 PTS Capitals vs Penguins
PIT lead all-time 166-140-16 · 322 meetings since 1974
Next meeting: October 7, 2026
Pittsburgh Penguins 41-25-16 · 98 PTS 01 / SEASON SERIES
2025-2026 Season Series
WSH lead 2-1
| Date | Matchup | Score | Winner | OT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-07 | WSH @ PIT | 3-5 | PIT | |
| 2026-04-11 | WSH @ PIT | 6-3 | WSH | |
| 2026-04-12 | PIT @ WSH | 0-3 | WSH |
02 / RECENT MEETINGS
Last 10 Games
| Date | Season | Matchup | Score | Winner | OT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 2024-01-02 | 2023-2024 | WSH @ PIT | 4-3 | WSH |
03 / RECENT HEAD-TO-HEAD
The Last Three Seasons
All meetings since the start of the 2023-2024 season, regular season and playoffs.
6WSH wins
5PIT wins
11Games
0OT/SO games
39-32Goals (WSH-PIT)
6.5Goals/game
| Season | GP | WSH W | PIT W | WSH goals | PIT goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 2 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
140WSH wins
166PIT wins
16Ties
322Games
1089-1115Goals (WSH-PIT)
First meeting: November 16, 1974 — WSH 1, PIT 8.
| Decade | GP | WSH W | PIT W | Ties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 29 | 14 | 15 | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sidney Crosby | PIT | 10 | 7 | 4 | 11 |
 Dylan Strome | WSH | 11 | 2 | 8 | 10 |
 Alex Ovechkin | WSH | 11 | 5 | 4 | 9 |
 Tom Wilson | WSH | 11 | 5 | 4 | 9 |
 Connor McMichael | WSH | 11 | 3 | 6 | 9 |
 Evgeni Malkin | PIT | 10 | 2 | 7 | 9 |
06 / UPCOMING
Next Scheduled Games
| Date | Season | Matchup | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2026 | 2026-2027 | PIT @ WSH | Washington |
| 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 166-140-16 across 322 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 October 7, 2026 in Washington.
- Who won the last Capitals vs Penguins game?
- The Washington Capitals won the most recent meeting 3-0, on April 12, 2026.
- What is the Capitals' record against the Penguins?
- Since the start of the 2023-2024 season, the Washington Capitals are 6-5 against the Pittsburgh Penguins across 11 meetings (regular season and playoffs), outscoring them 39-32 along the way.
- Who leads the 2025-2026 season series between the Capitals and Penguins?
- The Washington Capitals lead the 2025-2026 season series 2-1 through 3 games.
- Who has the most points in Capitals vs Penguins games?
- Sidney Crosby leads all skaters with 11 points (7 goals, 4 assists) in 10 head-to-head games since the start of the 2023-2024 season.