Capitals vs. Penguins NHL Rivalry Game

The Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins bring one of the NHL's fiercest rivalries to the ice in Washington. The two Metropolitan Division foes have met in 11 playoff series, with Pittsburgh winning all but two, including the 1994 Eastern Conference quarterfinals and the 2018 second round. The matchup has been fueled by generational talents Alexander Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby, and the teams combined for three straight Stanley Cups in the mid-2010s.

Fans can expect an intense, high-energy atmosphere as these longtime rivals battle. The Capitals, who won their first Stanley Cup in 2018, will look to defend home ice against a Penguins squad that has historically dominated the series. With just a 250-mile drive between the cities, visiting fans often travel in large numbers, adding to the charged environment.