The Penguins will play the Capitals on Sunday, April 12th, 2026. Your timezone's face off time is 3:08 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
As the 2025-26 NHL regular season ends, there's still some great hockey action on the docket. The Pittsburgh Penguins take on the Washington Capitals on Sunday, April 12th, 2026 in what could be a pivotal matchup for determining playoff seeds. We've put together some useful statistical trends below, ideal for handicapping this matchup. Don't forget that each team's point tally determines their playoff eligibility and seed. Now more than ever, piling up as many wins as possible will be critical to locking up a playoff berth.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Pittsburgh Penguins now have a 94.00 SportsBetting3.com power ranking with the Washington Capitals starting this game with a 92.67 power ranking. Generally speaking, the team with the higher power ranking will be the moneyline favorite.
- Away Pittsburgh Penguins - The Pittsburgh Penguins start this game with a 21-10-8 record as an away team, ranking them 5th in the league for away team wins. It's also worth noting that the Pittsburgh Penguins rank 13th for away team losses.
- Home Washington Capitals - The Washington Capitals head to the first puck drop with a 24-11-5 record as a home team, putting them 5th in the league for home team wins. However, they now stand at 10th for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - As the 2025-26 NHL regular season wraps up, the Pittsburgh Penguins rank 3rd (288) for goals scored. The Washington Capitals currently sit 14th (258) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - Good goalies and defensive players prevent opponents from scoring goals. The Pittsburgh Penguins rank 9th (258) in the league for goals allowed. On the other hand, the Washington Capitals have allowed 243 goals this season, resulting in a 17th league ranking.
- Shootout Records - A shootout will be held to determine the winner following a tie after 3 periods and overtime. Heading into the end of the season, the Pittsburgh Penguins have a 3-10 shootout win-loss record, with the Washington Capitals sporting a 2-6 shootout record.
- Team Records - The Pittsburgh Penguins have a 41-23-16 record and the Washington Capitals hold a 41-30-9 as the 2025-26 NHL regular season finishes up.
Moneyline Mage
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In this battle of the ice, the Penguins with a 41-23-16 record face the Capitals...
The teams are neck and neck with a 0.512 win percentage each...
We've provided each team's standings below... The Capitals have 91 points, while the Penguins have 98...
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Best Penguins at Capitals Odds
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Washington Capitals are the -145 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Pittsburgh Penguins are the +120 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 7 +110 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $100 to win $110 betting the over. The best under line is 7 -130 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $130 to win $100 betting the under.
The Washington Capitals are -1.5 +155 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the Pittsburgh Penguins are +1.5 -190 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Penguins
Capitals
4/12/26 3:08pm EDT | +120-145 |
- Pittsburgh Penguins bettors risk $100 to win $120 at +120 odds. The implied probability for Pittsburgh Penguins is 45.45%.
- Washington Capitals bettors risk $100 to win $68.97 at -145 odds. The implied probability for Washington Capitals is 59.18%.
Pittsburgh Penguins at Washington Capitals Prop Bets
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Penguins
Capitals
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
4/12/26 3:08pm EDT | Yes -250No +185Bet |
Penguins
Total Goals
PIT at WSH 4/12/26 3:08pm EDT | 3 o -1353 u -105Bet |
Capitals
Total Goals
PIT at WSH 4/12/26 3:08pm EDT | 3.5 o -1353.5 u -105Bet |
Alex Ovechkin
To Score 3 Goals
PIT at WSH 4/12/26 3:08pm EDT | Yes +6600Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Anthony Mantha
To Score 3 Goals
PIT at WSH 4/12/26 3:08pm EDT | Yes +8000Bet |
Rickard Rakell
To Score 3 Goals
PIT at WSH 4/12/26 3:08pm EDT | Yes +5000Bet |
Sidney Crosby
To Score 3 Goals
PIT at WSH 4/12/26 3:08pm EDT | Yes +6600Bet |
Tom Wilson
To Score 3 Goals
PIT at WSH 4/12/26 3:08pm EDT | Yes +8000Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Yegor Chinakhov
To Score 3 Goals
PIT at WSH 4/12/26 3:08pm EDT | Yes +8000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
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| x - Pittsburgh Penguins | 82 | 41 | 25 | 16 | 0.500 | 98 | 38 | 293 | 268 | +25.0 | 20-13-8 | 21-12-8 | 3-10 | 5-5-0 | L3 |
| e - Washington Capitals | 82 | 43 | 30 | 9 | 0.524 | 95 | 41 | 263 | 244 | +19.0 | 25-11-5 | 18-19-4 | 2-6 | 8-2-0 | W4 |
Pittsburgh Penguins & Washington Capitals Futures Odds
Latest Stanley Cup odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how Stanley Cup betting works. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NHL teasers, props and parlays.
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Pittsburgh Penguins & Washington Capitals Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Pittsburgh Penguins vs Washington Capitals NHL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Sunday, April 12th, 2026 at 3:08 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the Pittsburgh Penguins vs Washington Capitals Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Pittsburgh Penguins vs Washington Capitals Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.