Pittsburgh vs Washington Prediction 7 November 2025
📣 Washington are set for a back-to-back, facing Pittsburgh on Thursday evening. Alexander Ovechkin's 900th goal undoubtedly boosted his teammates and lifted the team's spirits, but do the Capitals have enough left in the tank after their flight to Pennsylvania? We'll aim to answer this and more in our prediction.
Head-to-Head
Last season, the teams faced each other four times, exchanging two victories apiece. Each game saw at least five goals scored, with the most prolific encounter taking place at the end of February at PPG Paints Arena, where Washington triumphed 8-3. Surprisingly, Alexander Ovechkin didn't contribute to any of the Capitals' eight goals. Defenseman Jakob Chychrun, who assisted Alex on his historic 900th goal, netted two goals in that February matchup.
Head-to-head statistics Pittsburgh - Washington
Pittsburgh Penguins Team Overview
The Penguins managed to play only one game this week. They faced Toronto and suffered a narrow 4-3 defeat. Crosby and his squad put in a solid effort at the start, troubling the Canadian team with three goals. However, the third period proved disastrous for the yellow-and-black outfit as they failed to contain Matthews and Nylander, conceding four goals in just 13 minutes. Notably, 18-year-old forward Ben Kindel stood out; after Rickard Rakell's injury, the young player impressed by scoring three goals in his last three games. Ben has taken a spot on the top line and the first power-play unit. The main issue for Pittsburgh right now is their extensive injury list, featuring key players such as Brazo, Jarry, McGroarty, and the aforementioned Rakell.
Match Results: Pittsburgh Penguins
Washington Capitals Team Overview
The "Capitals" kicked off their game week with a clash against St. Louis, securing a commanding 6-1 victory. Alexander Ovechkin broke yet another record, a feat widely covered in the media. Overall, the boys from the U.S. capital fired 32 shots at the "Blues" and converted one power play opportunity. The upcoming match against Pittsburgh marks the start of a four-game road trip, which Spencer Carbery's squad will wrap up in Florida next week. Due to a challenging schedule, the Washington team has been forced into several back-to-back games, typically resulting in dropped points. This has left the "Caps" hovering near the lower edge of the playoff zone. The 27-year-old Pierre-Luc Dubois remains unavailable for games, as it appears he has sustained a new injury.
Match Results: Washington Capitals
🏒 Projected Lineups
Pittsburgh: Silovs - Wotherspoon, Karlsson - Rust, Crosby, Kindel
Washington: Lindgren - Fehervary, Carlson - Ovechkin, Strome, Beauvillier
🥅 Goaltenders
With Tristan Jarry sidelined due to injury, 24-year-old Arturs Silovs will start between the pipes for Pittsburgh. This season, Silovs has appeared in seven games wearing the black and gold, posting a goals-against average of 2.66.
For Washington, we expect 31-year-old Charlie Lindgren to take over from Logan Thompson in this back-to-back game. Lindgren has played four games since the start of the season, recording a less-than-stellar goals-against average of 3.46.
Editor's Prediction
In the upcoming game, we're considering a bet on over 5.5 goals. This bet has hit in 13 of the last 14 head-to-head encounters between Pittsburgh and Washington on the Penguins' ice. Alex Ovechkin continues his record chase, with teammates backing him all the way. Moreover, the Capitals are not in the best position in the standings, which might push them to play more aggressively and challenge the opposing defense. Pittsburgh also has plenty of scoring threats, with a fired-up Crosby and Malkin eager to bounce back after their recent setback in Toronto.No comments
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