Penguins visit the Capitals in Metropolitan Division action
Pittsburgh Penguins (2-1, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Washington Capitals (1-1, in the Metropolitan Division)Washington; Wednesday, 7:30 p.
The Washington Capitals will host the Pittsburgh Penguins in an upcoming matchup of Metropolitan Division teams. This game is set to take place on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. EDT, with the Capitals currently sitting at 1-1 in their division and the Penguins at 2-1.
Last season, the Capitals showcased a solid overall record of 43-30-9 and a strong performance within their division, going 17-7-2. During that time, Washington had a power play success rate of 17.8%, converting on 43 goals out of 241 chances. In terms of offensive production, the Penguins finished the season at 41-25-16 overall and 15-7-10 in division games, averaging 3.5 goals per game while registering 28.4 shots on goal.
However, injuries have impacted both teams. For the Capitals, Rasmus Sandin is out due to a knee injury, while Matt Roy is listed as day to day with a lower body issue. On the Penguins' side, Justin Brazeau, Ryan Graves, and Bryan Rust are all sidelined with lower-body, lower-body, and upper-body injuries, respectively.
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