The legendary rivalry between Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby continues tonight as the Washington Capitals visit the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena. This could be one of the final regular-season meetings between the two future Hall of Famers, making it a must-watch for hockey fans.
TV & Streaming Info
- Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Location: PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh
- USA Streaming: ESPN+ and Hulu (exclusive)
- Canada TV: Sportsnet and Sportsnet NOW
- IPTV: NHLPPV
- Radio: SiriusXM Channel 91 (Penguins), Caps Radio 24/7 (Capitals)
Team Overview & Stats
Washington Capitals (7-5-1)
- Last Game: Defeated the St. Louis Blues 6–1
- Leading Scorer: Tom Wilson – 8 goals, 7 assists (15 points)
- Goaltending: Logan Thompson (.938 SV%) has allowed 2 or fewer goals in all 9 starts
- Key Injuries:
- Pierre-Luc Dubois (Lower Body – IR)
- Ethen Frank (Upper Body – IR)
- Rasmus Sandin (Upper Body – IR)
Pittsburgh Penguins (8-4-2)
- Last Game: Lost 4–3 to the Toronto Maple Leafs after blowing a 3–0 lead
- Leading Scorer: Evgeni Malkin – 3 goals, 16 assists (19 points)
- Sidney Crosby: 9 goals, 7 assists (16 points)
- Goaltending: Arturs Silovs (.913 SV%) expected to start
- Key Injuries:
- Tristan Jarry (Lower Body – IR, out at least 3 weeks)
- Justin Brazeau (Upper Body – IR, out at least 4 weeks)
- Noel Acciari (Upper Body – IR, out at least 3 weeks)
Game Prediction & Betting Insight
Betting Odds:
- Moneyline: Washington -115
- Over/Under: 6.5 goals
My Take:
This game is a toss-up. Washington has the edge in goaltending with Logan Thompson’s elite form, but Pittsburgh’s offense has been more consistent. With both teams missing key depth players, I expect a tight, low-scoring affair. I’m leaning toward a Penguins 3–2 win, with Crosby and Rust leading the charge. The under on 6.5 goals feels like the safest bet tonight.
More NHL Coverage & Fan Fun
Looking for more ways to follow your favorite teams?
- Find the Washington Capitals on TV today: Check Monumental Sports Network or ESPN+ for regional and national coverage.
- Pittsburgh Penguins TV schedule: Available on Sportsnet Pittsburgh and ESPN+.
- NHL Predictions 2025-26: Expect a tight Metropolitan Division race with the Penguins and Capitals both in playoff contention.
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