Game Preview: Washington Capitals @ Pittsburgh Penguins 4/17/2025

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One more time, it’s a hockey night in Pittsburgh!

Who: Washington Capitals (51-21-9, 111 points, 1st place Metropolitan Division @ Pittsburgh Penguins (33-36-12, 78 points, 7th place Metropolitan Division)

When: 7:00 p.m. ET

How to Watch: Nationally broadcast game on ESPN, streaming on ESPN+

Pens’ Path Ahead: Today is the end of the line for the 57th team in Penguin history who will miss the playoffs for a third straight season.