Washington Capitals @ Pittsburgh Penguins
Game Information
PPG Paints Arena
12:00 AM, 5 October 2018
Pittsburgh, PA
Attendance: 18,627
- Referees:
- Eric Furlatt
- Kendrick Nicholson
- Linesmen:
- Tim Nowak
Team Stats
| Shots | 36 | 41 |
| Hits | 32 | 21 |
| Faceoffs Won | 33 | 37 |
| Faceoff Win Percent | 47.1 | 52.9 |
| Power Play Opportunities | 2 | 6 |
| Power Play Goals | 0 | 2 |
| Power Play Percentage | 0.0 | 33.3 |
| Short Handed Goals | 0 | 0 |
| Total Penalties | 6 | 2 |
| Penalty Minutes | 12 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 18 | 12 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 6 |
| Giveaways | 6 | 16 |
Regular Season Series
PIT leads 1-0
2025-26 Metropolitan Division Standings
| Team | W | L | OTL | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina | 49 | 22 | 6 | 104 |
| Pittsburgh | 40 | 22 | 16 | 96 |
| Philadelphia | 39 | 26 | 12 | 90 |
| NY Islanders | 42 | 31 | 5 | 89 |
| Columbus | 38 | 27 | 12 | 88 |
| Washington | 39 | 30 | 9 | 87 |
| New Jersey | 40 | 34 | 3 | 83 |
| NY Rangers | 33 | 36 | 9 | 75 |

