Who: Pittsburgh Penguins (15-12-6; 36 points, 4th in Metropolitan Division) @ Washington Capitals (20-9-3, 43 points, 1st in Metropolitan Division)
When: 8:00 p.m. ET
How to Watch: National game of the week or whatever they call it on NBCSN
Opponent Track: The Caps are on a roll as of late, winners of five straight. There’s a little bit of smoke and mirrors there- since the last two games have been shootout wins, but a win is a win is a win.
Pens Refresh: The two steps forward, two steps back campaign continued by losing to Anaheim 4-2 and giving up 38 shots on goal to a team averaging 27 coming into the game.