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The Washington Capitals (51-21-9) take the ice against the Pittsburgh Penguins (33-36-12) in NHL play on Thursday, starting at 7 p.m. ET at PPG Paints Arena and broadcast on ESPN. The Capitals are first and the Penguins 13th in the Eastern Conference.
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Capitals vs. Penguins: April 17 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, April 17, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN
- Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Venue: PPG Paints Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Capitals' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.51 | 2nd |
| Goals Allowed | 2.77 | 9th |
| Shots | 27.7 | 20th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.1 | 10th |
| Power Play % | 23.29% | 14th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.28% | 4th |
Penguins' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.93 | 18th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.52 | 30th |
| Shots | 28.2 | 15th |
| Shots Allowed | 30.3 | 29th |
| Power Play % | 25.57% | 6th |
| Penalty Kill % | 78.04% | 18th |
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Capitals vs. Penguins Top Players
Capitals
- Dylan Strome is one of Washington's leading contributors this season with 81 points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 19.7%.
- Alexander Ovechkin is another of Washington's top contributors currently with 72 total points (43 goals and 29 assists) to his name.
- Through 76 games, Aliaksei Protas has proven himself as another option for Washington. He has 66 points (30 goals and 36 assists).
- In 43 games played this season, Logan Thompson (31-6-6) has allowed 105 goals.
Penguins
- Sidney Crosby has scored 32 goals (0.4 per game) and collected 57 assists (0.7 per game), fueling the Pittsburgh offense with 89 total points (1.1 per game). He takes 2.8 shots per game, shooting 14.3%.
- Rickard Rakell is one of the impact players on offense for Pittsburgh with 68 total points (0.8 per game), with 35 goals and 33 assists in 80 games.
- Bryan Rust has earned 29 goals on the season, adding 33 assists.
- Alex Nedeljkovic has an .894 save percentage (45th in the league), with 926 total saves, conceding 110 goals (3.2 goals against average). He has compiled a 13-15-5 record this season.
Capitals vs. Penguins Injury Report
Capitals
Nicklas Backstrom: Out For Season (Hip),
Aliaksei Protas: Out (Foot),
Sonny Milano: Out (Upper Body),
T.J. Oshie: Out For Season (Back),
Logan Thompson: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Jakob Chychrun: Day-To-Day (Rest),
John Carlson: Day-To-Day (Rest)
Penguins
Pierre-Olivier Joseph: Out (Upper Body),
Bokondji Imama: Out (Biceps),
Blake Lizotte: Out For Season (Lower Body),
Rutger McGroarty: Out For Season (Lower Body),
Matt Nieto: Out For Season (Undisclosed),
Thomas Novak: Out For Season (Lower Body),
Noel Acciari: Out For Season (Undisclosed),
Kris Letang: Out (Heart),
Kevin Hayes: Day-To-Day (Lower Body)
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Capitals' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12/2025 | Blue Jackets | L 7-0 | Away |
| 4/13/2025 | Blue Jackets | L 4-1 | Home |
| 4/15/2025 | Islanders | W 3-1 | Away |
| 4/17/2025 | Penguins | - | Away |
Penguins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8/2025 | Blackhawks | W 5-0 | Home |
| 4/11/2025 | Devils | W 4-2 | Away |
| 4/13/2025 | Bruins | L 4-1 | Home |
| 4/17/2025 | Capitals | - | Home |