The P Penguins (19-20-8) remain below .500 after leaving a smoldering crater where a five-game homestand was supposed to be.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Washington Capitals NHL game to be played on January 18, 2025 on ESPN.

The Pittsburgh Penguins are coming off a 5-2 win last night against a streaky Buffalo Sabres club. The game saw Bryan Rust and Rickard Rakell continue their hot run since they were left off their national teams for the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament.

The Washington Capitals come into a matchup against the Pittsburgh Penguins as winners of three games in a row.

The Washington Capitals (30-10-5) are monitoring four players on the injury report as they prepare for their Saturday, January 18 matchup with the Pittsburgh Penguins (19-20-8) at Capital One

The Pittsburgh Penguins have one of the oldest teams in the National Hockey League. Their most important players — guys like Sidney Crosby and Kris Letang, Evgeni Malkin and Erik Karlsson — generally are their oldest.

As they get ready to meet the Pittsburgh Penguins (18-20-8) on Saturday, January 18 at Capital One Arena, with the puck dropping at 7:00 PM ET, the Washington Capitals (30-10-5) have four players currently listed on the injury report.

The Penguins (44 points) are 18-20-8, ranking sixth in the Metropolitan Division and seventh in the Eastern Conference wild-card race. They trail the Columbus Blue Jackets, owners of the second wild-card berth, by four points in the standings.

Can we expect Michael Bunting scoring a goal when the Pittsburgh Penguins clash with the Washington Capitals at 7:00 PM ET on Saturday? To assist you with your wagers, check out the numbers and insights below.

In the upcoming tilt against the Washington Capitals, which begins at 7:00 PM ET on Saturday, can we expect Sidney Crosby to score a goal for the Pittsburgh Penguins? Let’s dig into the most important numbers and trends to determine which player props you should be considering.

In the Penguins' 5-2 win in Buffalo, Nedeljkovic became the first goalie in NHL history to notch a goal and an assist in a single game.

The Pittsburgh Penguins (19-20-8) remain below .500 after leaving a smoldering crater where a five-game homestand was supposed to be. However, the Penguins clicked with A-level goaltending Friday night against the Buffalo Sabres and got back on the winning track.