Pittsburgh Penguins at Washington Capitals
NHL game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Washington Capitals on Oct 07, 2026. Final score: Pittsburgh Penguins 3, Washington Capitals 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 07, 2026 |
| Venue | Capital One Arena |
| Pittsburgh Penguins score | 3 |
| Washington Capitals score | 5 |
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 | Tom Wilson | R | 1 | 2 | 2 | 19:49 | 0.15 | 2.88 |
| 2nd | Pierre-Luc Dubois | C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:41 | 0.58 | 2.08 |
| 3rd | Cole Hutson | D | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:29 | 0.28 | 1.73 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Pittsburgh Penguins–Washington Capitals) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 00:23 | WSH | Anthony Beauvillier | Dylan Strome | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 01:19 | PIT | Bryan Rust | Ben Kindel, Samuel Girard | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 11:51 | WSH | Tom Wilson | Pierre-Luc Dubois | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 04:42 | WSH | Pierre-Luc Dubois | Tom Wilson | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 2nd 13:14 | WSH | Alex Tuch | Tom Wilson | 5v5 | 1–4 |
| 2nd 14:05 | PIT | Tommy Novak | — | 5v5 | 2–4 |
| 2nd 18:01 | PIT | Nicholas Robertson | Kaedan Korczak, Blake Lizotte | 5v5 | 3–4 |
| 3rd 03:55 | WSH | Ryan Leonard | Jordan Kyrou, Cole Hutson | 5v4 | 3–5 |
Team Comparison
| Pittsburgh Penguins | Washington Capitals | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 30 | 27 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.59 | 3.78 |
| High-danger shots | 19 | 23 |
| Corsi % | 48.0% | 52.0% |
| Power play | 0/4 | 1/4 |
| Faceoff % | 41.5% | 58.5% |
| Hits | 7 | 22 |
| Blocks | 18 | 15 |
| Giveaways | 21 | 10 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 6 |
Pittsburgh Penguins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Kindel | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:36 | 0.25 | 1.21 |
| Nicholas Robertson | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8:32 | 0.06 | 1.07 |
| Blake Lizotte | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10:53 | 0.22 | 0.95 |
| Bryan Rust | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 19:09 | 0.19 | 0.73 |
| Kaedan Korczak | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:23 | 0.18 | 0.70 |
| Declan Carlile | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:04 | 0.00 | 0.38 |
| Hendrix Lapierre | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:02 | 0.26 | 0.29 |
| Connor Dewar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:11 | 0.00 | 0.27 |
| Samuel Girard | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:00 | 0.05 | 0.24 |
| Ville Koivunen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:08 | 0.16 | 0.22 |
| Rickard Rakell | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:22 | 0.16 | -0.09 |
| Sidney Crosby | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:07 | 0.14 | -0.15 |
| Tommy Novak | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 15:17 | 1.00 | -0.29 |
| Kris Letang | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:16 | 0.58 | -0.42 |
| Trevor van Riemsdyk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:24 | 0.02 | -0.42 |
| Erik Karlsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 24:44 | 0.09 | -0.68 |
| Evgeni Malkin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:22 | 0.71 | -0.73 |
| Yegor Chinakhov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:29 | 0.54 | -0.93 |
Washington Capitals Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Wilson | R | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 19:49 | 0.15 | 2.88 |
| Pierre-Luc Dubois | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17:41 | 0.58 | 2.08 |
| Cole Hutson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16:29 | 0.28 | 1.73 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10:46 | 0.12 | 1.51 |
| Alex Tuch | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 18:35 | 0.82 | 1.39 |
| Dylan Strome | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:31 | 0.31 | 1.31 |
| Dylan McIlrath | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:01 | 0.01 | 0.80 |
| Alex Ovechkin | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:05 | 0.41 | 0.76 |
| Jordan Kyrou | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:58 | 0.07 | 0.66 |
| Ryan Leonard | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:53 | 0.42 | 0.34 |
| Martin Fehérváry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:56 | 0.01 | 0.26 |
| Aliaksei Protas | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:04 | 0.06 | 0.18 |
| Ilya Protas | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:44 | 0.08 | 0.04 |
| Timothy Liljegren | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:03 | 0.02 | -0.13 |
| Vincent Desharnais | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:03 | 0.00 | -0.17 |
| Jakob Chychrun | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25:22 | 0.06 | -0.24 |
| Boone Jenner | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:52 | 0.20 | -0.30 |
| Justin Sourdif | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:08 | 0.16 | -0.31 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arturs Silovs | Pittsburgh Penguins | 22 | 27 | 81.5% | -1.22 | L |
| Logan Thompson | Washington Capitals | 27 | 30 | 90.0% | 1.59 | W |
Analysis
The Washington Capitals defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 5–3 on Oct 07, 2026.
Washington Capitals generated 3.78 expected goals to Pittsburgh Penguins's 4.59 — Pittsburgh Penguins owned the better of the chances but Washington Capitals took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Tom Wilson led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.88 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 2 shots on goal.
Logan Thompson stopped 27 of 30, worth 1.59 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Pittsburgh Penguins vs Washington Capitals game?
The Washington Capitals beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5–3 on Oct 07, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Washington Capitals 5, Pittsburgh Penguins 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Tom Wilson led all skaters at 2.88, on 1G, 2A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Washington Capitals generated 3.78 expected goals and Pittsburgh Penguins generated 4.59, so Pittsburgh Penguins created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Pittsburgh Penguins put 30 shots on goal and Washington Capitals put 27. High-danger chances went 19 to 23.