Penguins and Capitals begin rivalry matchups in 2026-27 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 3:11 PM
Last updated Oct 7, 2026
The Pittsburgh Penguins face the Washington Capitals today at 7:30 p.m. ET at Capital One Arena. This matchup marks the beginning of a series featuring longtime rivals Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin, as Ovechkin announced he will retire after the 2026-27 season. Both players have been pivotal in their respective teams' successes and have consistently delivered memorable performances in their matchups. Following today’s game, the teams are scheduled to meet again on January 18, March 13, and April 4.
- •Today's matchup is the first of four meetings this season.
- •Ovechkin is set to retire after the current season.
- •The game is part of a historic rivalry between the two franchises.
- •Crosby and Ovechkin are linked by their No. 1 overall draft status.
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