Pittsburgh Penguins at Washington Capitals
NHL game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Washington Capitals on Apr 12, 2026. Final score: Pittsburgh Penguins 0, Washington Capitals 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 12, 2026 |
| Venue | Capital One Arena |
| Pittsburgh Penguins score | 0 |
| Washington Capitals 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 | Connor McMichael | L | 2 | 1 | 2 | 15:31 | 1.06 | 2.49 |
| 2nd | Ryan Leonard | R | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:40 | 0.11 | 1.46 |
| 3rd | Pierre-Luc Dubois | C | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:18 | 0.54 | 1.25 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Pittsburgh Penguins–Washington Capitals) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 12:22 | WSH | Trevor van Riemsdyk | Pierre-Luc Dubois, Connor McMichael | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 3rd 15:50 | WSH | Connor McMichael | Ryan Leonard, Martin Fehérváry | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 3rd 17:16 | WSH | Connor McMichael | Alex Ovechkin, Martin Fehérváry | 5v6 | 0–3 |
Team Comparison
| Pittsburgh Penguins | Washington Capitals | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 24 | 26 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.33 | 4.12 |
| High-danger shots | 15 | 12 |
| Corsi % | 54.1% | 45.9% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 48.1% | 51.9% |
| Hits | 10 | 18 |
| Blocks | 14 | 15 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 19 |
| Takeaways | 8 | 5 |
Pittsburgh Penguins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilya Solovyov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:45 | 0.05 | 0.72 |
| Jack St. Ivany | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:22 | 0.06 | 0.61 |
| Justin Brazeau | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:24 | 0.58 | 0.32 |
| Kevin Hayes | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:55 | 0.37 | 0.26 |
| Ville Koivunen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:39 | 0.02 | 0.20 |
| Elmer Soderblom | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:22 | 0.25 | 0.12 |
| Bryan Rust | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:21 | 0.04 | 0.11 |
| Sidney Crosby | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:56 | 0.59 | -0.05 |
| Joona Koppanen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:07 | 0.00 | -0.08 |
| Rutger McGroarty | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:55 | 0.20 | -0.14 |
| Yegor Chinakhov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:00 | 0.18 | -0.35 |
| Rickard Rakell | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:47 | 0.49 | -0.38 |
| Tommy Novak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16:29 | 0.44 | -0.38 |
| Erik Karlsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:56 | 0.04 | -0.53 |
| Samuel Girard | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:00 | 0.00 | -0.61 |
| Parker Wotherspoon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:52 | 0.00 | -0.63 |
| Kris Letang | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:39 | 0.00 | -0.70 |
| Evgeni Malkin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:22 | 0.09 | -0.74 |
Washington Capitals Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McMichael | L | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 15:31 | 1.06 | 2.49 |
| Ryan Leonard | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:40 | 0.11 | 1.46 |
| Pierre-Luc Dubois | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:18 | 0.54 | 1.25 |
| Trevor van Riemsdyk | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 18:59 | 0.50 | 1.11 |
| Alex Ovechkin | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16:11 | 0.29 | 1.00 |
| Matt Roy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:41 | 0.00 | 0.87 |
| Cole Hutson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:19 | 0.00 | 0.76 |
| Martin Fehérváry | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 18:50 | 0.00 | 0.67 |
| Jakob Chychrun | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:21 | 0.11 | 0.37 |
| Tom Wilson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:14 | 0.14 | 0.27 |
| Ivan Miroshnichenko | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:35 | 0.53 | 0.26 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:27 | 0.19 | 0.25 |
| Justin Sourdif | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:06 | 0.04 | 0.19 |
| Ilya Protas | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:45 | 0.18 | 0.05 |
| Dylan Strome | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:32 | 0.00 | -0.02 |
| Aliaksei Protas | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:18 | 0.62 | -0.03 |
| Timothy Liljegren | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:16 | 0.18 | -0.07 |
| Brandon Duhaime | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:57 | 0.11 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Skinner | Pittsburgh Penguins | 24 | 26 | 92.0% | 1.49 | L |
| Logan Thompson | Washington Capitals | 24 | 24 | 100.0% | 3.19 | W |
Analysis
The Washington Capitals defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 3–0 on Apr 12, 2026.
Washington Capitals generated 4.12 expected goals to Pittsburgh Penguins's 3.33 — the run of play matched the result, with Washington Capitals earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Connor McMichael led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.49 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 2 shots on goal.
Logan Thompson stopped 24 of 24, worth 3.19 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Pittsburgh Penguins vs Washington Capitals game?
The Washington Capitals beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3–0 on Apr 12, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Washington Capitals 3, Pittsburgh Penguins 0.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Connor McMichael led all skaters at 2.49, on 2G, 1A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Washington Capitals generated 4.12 expected goals and Pittsburgh Penguins generated 3.33, so Washington Capitals created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Pittsburgh Penguins put 24 shots on goal and Washington Capitals put 26. High-danger chances went 15 to 12.
How did the goaltenders play?
Stuart Skinner stopped 24 of 26 (1.49 goals saved above expected); Logan Thompson stopped 24 of 24 (3.19 goals saved above expected).