Pittsburgh Penguins Look to End Away-Game Losing Streak in Divisional Matchup with Washington Capitals

Friday, November 8th, 2024

The Pittsburgh Penguins are set to play against the Washington Capitals in Washington on Friday at 7:30 p.m. EST. Currently, the Penguins hold a 5-8-2 record, whereas the Capitals have a stronger standing with a 9-3 record.

The Capitals have a solid performance in the Metropolitan Division with a 5-2-0 record and have achieved a +14 goal differential by scoring 49 goals and allowing 35. The Penguins, meanwhile, have struggled within the division, holding a 0-3-1 record, and overall, they have conceded 57 goals while managing to score 42.

Key players fueling the Capitals' performance include Dylan Strome, who has accumulated four goals and 15 assists, and Hendrix Lapierre, who has had a significant impact in the past ten games. For the Penguins, Evgeni Malkin, with four goals and 12 assists, and Joel Blomqvist, who has contributed goals, are standout performers.

In their last ten games, the Capitals have averaged 4.2 goals per game, outscoring their opponents. In contrast, the Penguins have averaged 2.2 goals per game. The Capitals show more discipline on the ice, averaging 4.1 penalties compared to the Penguins' 3.3 per game.

Neither team is currently dealing with any injuries.

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