In what may be a preview of a first round playoff series, the Caps head to Pittsburgh to face the Penguins. The Pens have won 6 of their last 7, including 5 in a row. The Pens look to continue putting distance between themselves and the Flyers and Red Wings. In addition, the Penguins look to continue to put pressure on the Islanders for third in the Metropolitan Division.
The Caps, on the other hand, look to continue to have better starts like they have in their last two games. The Caps will start a three game road trip with this game.