The Friday NHL schedule includes the Washington Capitals (9-3) hosting the Pittsburgh Penguins (5-8-2) at Capital One Arena, starting at 7:30 PM ET on ESPN+. The Capitals sit in fourth place in the Eastern Conference with 18 points and the Penguins rank 14th in the Eastern Conference with 12 points.
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Capitals vs. Penguins: Nov. 8 Viewing Options
- Date: Friday, November 8, 2024
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Washington D.C.
- Venue: Capital One Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Capitals' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 4.08 | 4th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.92 | 8th |
| Shots | 30.3 | 12th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.8 | 7th |
| Power Play % | 9.3% | 32nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 85.37% | 8th |
Penguins' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.8 | 20th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.8 | 30th |
| Shots | 32.1 | 3rd |
| Shots Allowed | 32.2 | 29th |
| Power Play % | 20.45% | 14th |
| Penalty Kill % | 85.71% | 7th |
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Capitals vs. Penguins Top Players
Capitals
- A leading offensive player this season for Washington, Dylan Strome has put up 19 points.
- Alexander Ovechkin is another of Washington's top contributors currently with 16 total points (eight goals and eight assists) to his name.
- Washington's offensive effort is aided by Connor McMichael's 16 points. He's contributed five assists.
- As Washington's top goalie, Logan Thompson has recorded 6 wins and 0 losses this season while allowing 17 goals with 159 saves.
Penguins
- Evgeni Malkin has collected four goals and 12 assists in 15 games for Pittsburgh, good for 16 points.
- Sidney Crosby has scored 15 total points (one per game) this season. He has six goals and nine assists.
- Rickard Rakell has netted six goals on the season, chipping in five assists.
- Alex Nedeljkovic is 2-3-2 in seven games this season, conceding 22 goals (3.1 goals against average) with 166 saves and an .883 save percentage (52nd in the league).
Capitals vs. Penguins Injury Report
Capitals
Nicklas Backstrom: Out For Season (Hip),
T.J. Oshie: Out For Season (Back),
Sonny Milano: Questionable (Upper Body),
Jakob Chychrun: Out (Upper Body)
Penguins
Matt Nieto: Out (Knee),
Bryan Rust: Out (Lower Body),
Cody Glass: Questionable (Upper Body),
Kevin Hayes: Questionable (Upper Body)
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Capitals' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/2/2024 | Blue Jackets | W 7-2 | Home |
| 11/3/2024 | Hurricanes | L 4-2 | Away |
| 11/6/2024 | Predators | W 3-2 | Home |
| 11/8/2024 | Penguins | - | Home |
| 11/9/2024 | Blues | - | Away |
| 11/13/2024 | Maple Leafs | - | Home |
| 11/15/2024 | Avalanche | - | Away |
Penguins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/2/2024 | Canadiens | W 3-1 | Home |
| 11/5/2024 | Islanders | L 4-3 | Away |
| 11/7/2024 | Hurricanes | L 5-1 | Away |
| 11/8/2024 | Capitals | - | Away |
| 11/11/2024 | Stars | - | Home |
| 11/13/2024 | Red Wings | - | Home |
| 11/15/2024 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |