Game Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins @ Washington Capitals 11/8/2024

Sidney Crosby & Co. Head to Washington D.C.

The Pittsburgh Penguins, led by Sidney Crosby, will travel to Washington, D.C. to face the Washington Capitals on Tuesday, November 8th, 2024. The Capitals, led by Alex Ovechkin, are coming off a thrilling 5-4 win against the New York Rangers.

The Capitals will be looking to extend their winning streak to four games when they host the Penguins on Tuesday. Ovechkin, who has 761 career goals, is coming off a two-goal performance against the Rangers and will be looking to add to his total against the Penguins.

Pittsburgh Aiming to Rebound from Loss

The Penguins are coming off a 3-2 loss to the Boston Bruins on Saturday. Crosby, who has 530 career goals, scored the Penguins' only goal in the loss. The Penguins will be looking to rebound from their loss to the Bruins when they face the Capitals on Tuesday.

The Penguins and Capitals have a long history of playing close games, and this one should be no different. The Penguins have won the last two meetings between the two teams, including a 4-3 win in Pittsburgh on October 15th, 2024.

Key Matchups

Sidney Crosby vs. Alex Ovechkin: The two biggest stars in the NHL will go head-to-head on Tuesday night. Crosby has 530 career goals, while Ovechkin has 761. Kris Letang vs. John Carlson: The two best defensemen in the NHL will go head-to-head on Tuesday night. Letang is a three-time Stanley Cup champion, while Carlson is a one-time Stanley Cup champion. Tristan Jarry vs. Darcy Kuemper: The two starting goaltenders for the Penguins and Capitals will go head-to-head on Tuesday night. Jarry has a 2.75 GAA this season, while Kuemper has a 2.50 GAA. Prediction The Penguins and Capitals are two of the best teams in the NHL, so this game should be a close one. The Penguins have won the last two meetings between the two teams, but the Capitals will be looking for revenge on Tuesday night. The Capitals are also coming off a win against the Rangers, so they will be confident heading into this game. I predict that the Capitals will win a close game, 3-2.