The Washington Capitals (30-10-5) and the Pittsburgh Penguins (19-20-8) hit the ice in Washington, District of Columbia on January 18, 2025 at Capital One Arena, starting at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Capitals sit in first place and the Penguins are 13th in the Eastern Conference.
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Capitals vs. Penguins: Jan. 18 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, January 18, 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Washington D.C.
- Venue: Capital One Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Capitals' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.56 | 3rd |
| Goals Allowed | 2.47 | 4th |
| Shots | 27.3 | 21st |
| Shots Allowed | 27.6 | 12th |
| Power Play % | 23.44% | 9th |
| Penalty Kill % | 83.94% | 3rd |
Penguins' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3 | 15th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.64 | 32nd |
| Shots | 28.4 | 16th |
| Shots Allowed | 31.1 | 29th |
| Power Play % | 27.01% | 4th |
| Penalty Kill % | 79.23% | 15th |
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Capitals vs. Penguins Top Players
Capitals
- Dylan Strome has been important to Washington's offense this season, racking up 46 points in 45 games.
- With 18 goals and 18 assists, Aliaksei Protas is one of the top offensive options for Washington with his 36 points (0.8 per game).
- Through 45 games, Pierre-Luc Dubois has proven himself as another option for Washington. He has 34 points (seven goals and 27 assists).
- As Washington's top goalie, Logan Thompson has recorded 20 wins and 2 losses this season while giving up 53 goals with 646 saves.
Penguins
- Sidney Crosby's 48 points make him a vital offensive option for Pittsburgh. He has put up 12 goals and 36 assists in 47 games.
- Rickard Rakell has helped lead the attack for Pittsburgh this season with 23 goals and 15 assists.
- Pittsburgh's Bryan Rust is among the leaders on the team with 36 total points (18 goals and 18 assists).
- Alex Nedeljkovic has an 8-7-4 record this season, with an .890 save percentage (53rd in the league). He has 528 saves, and has allowed 65 goals (3.3 goals against average).
Capitals vs. Penguins Injury Report
Capitals
T.J. Oshie: Out For Season (Back),
Nicklas Backstrom: Out For Season (Hip),
Sonny Milano: Out (Upper Body)
Penguins
Kris Letang: Questionable (Illness)
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Capitals' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11/2025 | Predators | W 4-1 | Away |
| 1/14/2025 | Ducks | W 3-0 | Home |
| 1/16/2025 | Senators | W 1-0 | Away |
| 1/18/2025 | Penguins | - | Home |
| 1/21/2025 | Oilers | - | Away |
| 1/23/2025 | Kraken | - | Away |
| 1/25/2025 | Canucks | - | Away |
Penguins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12/2025 | Lightning | L 5-2 | Home |
| 1/14/2025 | Kraken | L 4-2 | Home |
| 1/17/2025 | Sabres | W 5-2 | Away |
| 1/18/2025 | Capitals | - | Away |
| 1/20/2025 | Kings | - | Away |
| 1/23/2025 | Ducks | - | Away |
| 1/25/2025 | Kraken | - | Away |