Washington Capitals at Pittsburgh Penguins
NHL game between the Washington Capitals and the Pittsburgh Penguins on Apr 11, 2026. Final score: Washington Capitals 6, Pittsburgh Penguins 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 11, 2026 |
| Venue | PPG Paints Arena |
| Washington Capitals score | 6 |
| Pittsburgh Penguins score | 3 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Ilya Protas | L | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16:06 | 0.47 | 2.20 |
| 2nd | Aliaksei Protas | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:24 | 0.43 | 2.06 |
| 3rd | Ryan Shea | D | 0 | 2 | 0 | 25:12 | 0.00 | 2.01 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Washington Capitals–Pittsburgh Penguins) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 01:39 | WSH | Aliaksei Protas | Ilya Protas | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 02:05 | PIT | Anthony Mantha | Ryan Shea, Tommy Novak | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 06:02 | WSH | Ryan Leonard | Pierre-Luc Dubois, Connor McMichael | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 08:08 | WSH | Tom Wilson | Ilya Protas, Aliaksei Protas | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 2nd 11:47 | PIT | Noel Acciari | Elmer Soderblom, Samuel Girard | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 2nd 11:58 | WSH | Ryan Leonard | Cole Hutson, Justin Sourdif | 5v5 | 4–2 |
| 2nd 16:50 | PIT | Kevin Hayes | Ryan Shea | 5v5 | 4–3 |
| 3rd 05:56 | WSH | Ilya Protas | Cole Hutson, Dylan Strome | 4v5 | 5–3 |
| 3rd 16:22 | WSH | Alex Ovechkin | Tom Wilson | 6v5 | 6–3 |
Team Comparison
| Washington Capitals | Pittsburgh Penguins | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 6 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 31 | 12 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.83 | 1.67 |
| High-danger shots | 15 | 9 |
| Corsi % | 61.8% | 38.2% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 57.5% | 42.5% |
| Hits | 17 | 21 |
| Blocks | 15 | 16 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 18 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 3 |
Washington Capitals Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilya Protas | L | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 16:06 | 0.47 | 2.20 |
| Aliaksei Protas | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 16:24 | 0.43 | 2.06 |
| Tom Wilson | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 16:44 | 0.31 | 2.00 |
| Ryan Leonard | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 14:00 | 0.57 | 1.93 |
| Cole Hutson | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 19:02 | 0.24 | 1.86 |
| Connor McMichael | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:02 | 0.00 | 1.09 |
| Justin Sourdif | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:54 | 0.00 | 0.85 |
| Jakob Chychrun | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:09 | 0.02 | 0.79 |
| Trevor van Riemsdyk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:00 | 0.00 | 0.77 |
| Pierre-Luc Dubois | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7:02 | 0.00 | 0.73 |
| Alex Ovechkin | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 14:59 | 0.66 | 0.62 |
| Martin Fehérváry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:37 | 0.01 | 0.58 |
| Matt Roy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:53 | 0.04 | 0.58 |
| Ivan Miroshnichenko | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:54 | 0.11 | 0.53 |
| Dylan Strome | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:01 | 0.04 | 0.33 |
| Rasmus Sandin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:35 | 0.02 | 0.30 |
| Brandon Duhaime | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:42 | 0.03 | 0.15 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:56 | 0.11 | 0.06 |
Pittsburgh Penguins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Shea | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 25:12 | 0.00 | 2.01 |
| Anthony Mantha | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:19 | 0.25 | 0.84 |
| Elmer Soderblom | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:25 | 0.11 | 0.66 |
| Noel Acciari | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:01 | 0.30 | 0.66 |
| Samuel Girard | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:43 | 0.00 | 0.53 |
| Tommy Novak | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:32 | 0.06 | 0.44 |
| Kevin Hayes | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:51 | 0.09 | 0.33 |
| Connor Clifton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:10 | 0.01 | 0.23 |
| Ville Koivunen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:47 | 0.00 | -0.17 |
| Yegor Chinakhov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:08 | 0.06 | -0.23 |
| Rutger McGroarty | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:49 | 0.00 | -0.25 |
| Avery Hayes | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:22 | 0.24 | -0.28 |
| Justin Brazeau | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:27 | 0.14 | -0.28 |
| Joona Koppanen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:10 | 0.00 | -0.29 |
| Rickard Rakell | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:57 | 0.24 | -0.36 |
| Jack St. Ivany | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:07 | 0.05 | -0.75 |
| Ryan Graves | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:32 | 0.02 | -0.89 |
| Ilya Solovyov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:42 | 0.00 | -0.90 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Thompson | Washington Capitals | 8 | 11 | 75.0% | -1.44 | W |
| Arturs Silovs | Pittsburgh Penguins | 26 | 31 | 83.3% | -2.32 | L |
Analysis
The Washington Capitals defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 6–3 on Apr 11, 2026.
Pittsburgh Penguins generated 1.67 expected goals to Washington Capitals's 2.83 — the run of play matched the result, with Washington Capitals earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Ilya Protas led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.2 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 3 shots on goal.
Logan Thompson stopped 8 of 11, worth -1.44 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Washington Capitals vs Pittsburgh Penguins game?
The Washington Capitals beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6–3 on Apr 11, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Washington Capitals 6, Pittsburgh Penguins 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Ilya Protas led all skaters at 2.2, on 1G, 2A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Pittsburgh Penguins generated 1.67 expected goals and Washington Capitals generated 2.83, so Washington Capitals created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Washington Capitals put 31 shots on goal and Pittsburgh Penguins put 12. High-danger chances went 15 to 9.
How did the goaltenders play?
Logan Thompson stopped 8 of 11 (-1.44 goals saved above expected); Arturs Silovs stopped 26 of 31 (-2.32 goals saved above expected).