WASHINGTON CAPITALS 5-3-0 · 3RD IN EAST, METROPOLITAN
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Jon Cooper Makes Power Play Adjustment After Slow Start The Tampa Bay Lightning have opened their season up with a 2-1 record after recording back-to-back wins against the Washington Capitals and...
OCTOBER 7 • SI.COM
NHL Status Report: Rust game-time decision for Penguins | NHL.com Roy to miss Capitals' home opener; Teravainen out for Blackhawks on Thursday
OCTOBER 7 • NHL.COM
Trevor van Riemsdyk and Head Coach Dan Muse Media Availability | Pittsburgh Penguins
Trevor van Riemsdyk and Head Coach Dan Muse Media Availability | Pittsburgh Penguins
OCTOBER 7 • YOUTUBE
Buffalo Sabres receive shocking placement in new NHL Power Rankings The Sabres are coming off their first playoff appearance in 15 years, but how do NHL analysts view Buffalo during the early stages of the 20...
OCTOBER 7 • SABRENOISE.COM
NHL On Tap: Necas, Avalanche visit Jets looking for third straight win to open season | NHL.com Ovechkin faces Penguins in final Capitals home opener; Ducks host Oilers in playoff rematch
OCTOBER 7 • NHL.COM
Ovechkin set tone for historic career with memorable debut in Capitals' home opener | Washington Capitals Would start road to greatness with two goals, thundering hit against Blue Jackets
OCTOBER 7 • NHL.COM
Matt Roy - Won't play Wednesday Roy (lower body) will not be available versus the Penguins on Wednesday, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.
Impact Roy has yet to get his name on the scoresheet through the Capitals' first two games and will now have to wait a little while longer. The veteran blueliner has been labeled day-to-day, so he could return at any point, perhaps even Friday versus the Rangers. In his stead, Dylan McIlrath will slot into the third pairing for Washington.
OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Logan Thompson - In goal Wednesday Thompson will get the starting nod at home against the Penguins on Wednesday, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.
Impact Thompson has made just one appearance so far this season because the Capitals started the campaign off with a back-to-back. The 29-year-old netminder was solid in that outing against the Hurricanes, stopping 31 of 33 shots (.939 save percentage) in a winning effort. After two consecutive seasons in which Thompson recorded 31 wins, he should be primed to top that number in 2026-27, especially with the two extra games.
OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Buffalo Sabres unlocked a cheat code in comeback win vs. Wild The Sabres were down 2-0 without many answers for a defensively strong Wild club. Buffalo head coach Lindy Ruff then made a lineup change th...
OCTOBER 7 • SABRENOISE.COM
Capitals vs. Penguins Prediction: Live Odds, Stats, History and Picks – Wednesday, October 7, 2026 The Washington Capitals are -166 favorites over the Pittsburgh Penguins (+135) playing at home on Wednesday at Capital One Arena in Washingt...
OCTOBER 7 • BLEACHERNATION.COM
Top Shelf Picks: NHL Best Bets Today (Predictions for Avalanche-Jets, Penguins-Capitals, Oilers-Ducks) The NHL schedule slows down with a three-game slate on Wednesday night. The Mammoth and Devils easily went over the total last night, but th...
OCTOBER 7 • SI.COM
3 winners, 1 loser from the Buffalo Sabres impressive OT win over the Wild For the second straight game, the Buffalo Sabres found a way to come back after being down by multiple goals and get the win. On Saturday ag...
OCTOBER 7 • SABRENOISE.COM
Ovechkin set tone for historic career with memorable debut in Capitals' home opener | NHL.com Would start road to greatness with two goals, thundering hit against Blue Jackets
OCTOBER 7 • NHL.COM
3 takeaways from the Buffalo Sabres thrilling comeback win against Minnesota Wild The Buffalo Sabres were facing their toughest challenge of the season as they were playing a Minnesota Wild team that was undefeated enterin...
OCTOBER 7 • SABRENOISE.COM
Suddenly crucial Buffalo Sabres player praised by position coach The Sabres have been forced to work through some injury issues early in the 2026-27 NHL season, pushing some Buffalo players into more promi...
OCTOBER 6 • SABRENOISE.COM
Spencer Carbery | October 6 | Washington Capitals Spencer Carbery speaks with the media after practice
OCTOBER 6 • NHL.COM
Debating placement of Sabres stars on ESPN's Top 100 NHL players list The Buffalo Sabres will probably need another superstar to emerge to become an elite NHL Stanley Cup contender, though they're trending in a...
OCTOBER 6 • SABRENOISE.COM
Lindy Ruff says key Sabres player is 'getting rewarded' for hard work The Buffalo Sabres are working through some early-season growing pains, but one crucial player is off to the most promising start of his car...
OCTOBER 6 • SABRENOISE.COM
3 Buffalo Sabres players stepping into new roles for their toughest test yet After a lackluster performance in the regular season opener, the Buffalo Sabres looked like they were heading for their second straight loss...
OCTOBER 6 • SABRENOISE.COM

Penguins visit the Capitals in Metropolitan Division action

The Washington Capitals face the Pittsburgh Penguins in a matchup of Metropolitan Division opponents
OCTOBER 6 • Associated Press
One alarming stat shows just how bad the Buffalo Sabres power play has been It is no secret that the Buffalo Sabres' power play has been bad, but there was hope that they might have finally fixed this offseason with...
OCTOBER 5 • SABRENOISE.COM
Sabres could lose key depth on waivers as injured players return The Sabres are facing a bit of a logjam with two skaters getting healthier and a potential return to their three-headed goaltending monster.
OCTOBER 5 • SABRENOISE.COM
10 must-see games in Alex Ovechkin's final NHL regular season Alex Ovechkin announced this will be his last season in the NHL. Here are 10 regular-season games you won't want to miss on the Capitals' sc...
OCTOBER 5 • USATODAY.COM
Colten Ellis set to receive first crack at Sabres' No. 1 goalie job UPL is struggling early and Alex Lyon is sidelined by injury, creating an opportunity for Colten Ellis to stake a claim as the Buffalo Sabre...
OCTOBER 5 • SABRENOISE.COM
NHL Status Report: Sanderson to miss at least next two games for Senators | NHL.com Roy misses Capitals practice with injury; Toropchenko out at least six weeks for Blues
OCTOBER 5 • NHL.COM
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