Capitals claim victory over Penguins as turnovers haunt Pittsburgh
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 4:09 AM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026
The Washington Capitals secured a 5-3 win against the Pittsburgh Penguins on October 8, 2026, during the Capitals' home opener. Alex Ovechkin, introduced for the last time at home, witnessed a shaky performance from the Penguins, who committed seven turnovers in the first period. Pittsburgh fought back with two goals in the second period from Tommy Novak and Nick Robertson, but failed to overcome the early deficit. The loss marks a challenging start for the Penguins in the season.
- •Ovechkin's sons introduced him for the final home opener.
- •Penguins committed seven turnovers in the first period.
- •Capitals outshot the Penguins 14-4 in the opening frame.
- •Pittsburgh scored two goals in the second period amid struggles.
- •The rivalry between Ovechkin and Crosby approaches its end.
- 4:51 AMESPN NHL — Ovechkin's final home opener in D.C. a 'cool' family affair
- 3:49 AMYahoo Sports — Ovechkin's sons introduce him before Washington's home opener, and the Capitals top Pittsburgh 5-3
- 3:00 AMYahoo Sports — Capitals top Penguins in Alex Ovechkin's final home opener in Washington
- 2:30 AMYahoo Sports — Penguins ghastly giveaways give Capitals big win
"WASHINGTON (AP) — Tom Wilson had a goal and two assists, and the Washington Capitals held on for a win in Alex Ovechkin’s final home opener, 5-3 over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday night.Anthony Beauvillier, Pierre-Luc Dubois, Alex Tuch and Ryan Leonard also scored for the Capitals, who introduced their roster one by one before the game, saving Ovechkin for last.
"On the occasion of his final NHL home opener, Alex Ovechkin described it as "pretty cool" when Ilya and Sergei Ovechkin were given the microphone to announce their father in player introductions Wednesday.
"WASHINGTON (AP) — A lot has changed for Alex Ovechkin in 22 seasons.That was clear when he was introduced for his final home opener.
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External links- ESPN NHLOct 8, 2026, 4:51 AMOvechkin's final home opener in D.C. a 'cool' family affair
On the occasion of his final NHL home opener, Alex Ovechkin described it as "pretty cool" when Ilya and Sergei Ovechkin were given the microphone to announce their father in player introductions Wednesday.
- Yahoo SportsOct 8, 2026, 3:49 AMOvechkin's sons introduce him before Washington's home opener, and the Capitals top Pittsburgh 5-3
WASHINGTON (AP) — A lot has changed for Alex Ovechkin in 22 seasons.That was clear when he was introduced for his final home opener.
- Yahoo SportsOct 8, 2026, 3:00 AMCapitals top Penguins in Alex Ovechkin's final home opener in Washington
WASHINGTON (AP) — Tom Wilson had a goal and two assists, and the Washington Capitals held on for a win in Alex Ovechkin’s final home opener, 5-3 over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday night.Anthony Beauvillier, Pierre-Luc Dubois, Alex Tuch and Ryan Leonard also scored for the Capitals, who introduced their roster one by one before the game, saving Ovechkin for last.
- Yahoo SportsOct 8, 2026, 2:30 AMPenguins ghastly giveaways give Capitals big win
It was the final time Alex Ovechkin would be introduced for a Washington Capitals (2-1-0) home opener.
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