FINAL: Capitals 5, Penguins 3. Washington improves to 2–0 to start the season behind a three-point night from Tom Wilson. Pittsburgh fought back from 3–1 to make it a one-goal game, with a great performance from Bryan Rust.

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#LetsGoPens dug too big a hole and couldn't get out.

At least the Guys kept it a 2 Goal Game till the end. Game could have changed with One shot and then the Pens would have been playing to tie it. Caps 5. Pens 3. #LetsGoPens

#NHL Game Score Impact Card for Pittsburgh Penguins on 2026-10-07:

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The Penguins waddled off on thin ice, 5-3 to the Capitals. Every player's Sleuth Rating from tonight's game. #LetsGoPens #SleuthRating https://pucksleuth.com/game/2026020053?team=PIT

Pens lost. 👎 #LetsGoPens

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The Capitals restore their 2-goal cushion. Ryan Leonard scores on the play at 3:55 of the third, with Washington up 5–3 with just over 10 minutes remaining. Tom Wilson continues to lead the Caps with a goal and two assists.

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Edzo said Threesome. Heh Heh Heh! #LetsGoPens

Blake Lizotte out of the box, he’s on a breakaway … #LetsGoPens

Power play goal for Washington!

Scored by Ryan Leonard with 16:05 left in the 3rd. Assisted by Jordan Kyrou and Cole Hutson.

WSH: 5 | PIT: 3
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Pittsburgh goal!

Scored by Nick Robertson with 01:59 left in the 2nd. Assisted by Kaedan Korczak and Blake Lizotte.

WSH: 4 | PIT: 3
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Pittsburgh goal!

Scored by Tommy Novak with 05:55 left in the 2nd.

WSH: 4 | PIT: 2
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The Capitals have restored a two-goal lead in the third, now up 5-3 on Pittsburgh with 15:21 remaining. Washington has scored five times on just 21 shots, while Tom Wilson continues to lead the way offensively.

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So close, Rusty. Then Kindel had a good chance short. #LetsGoPens

Played Great The Last 5 Minutes of Period 2. Make it a full 20 Guys. Let's Go Pens! #LetsGoPens

END 2ND: Capitals 4, Penguins 3. Pittsburgh answered Washington's 2-goal cushion with three goals of their own, including Nick Robertson's second of the night with 1:59 left. The Pens have completely flipped the game going into the third.

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Somehow, despite the #LetsGoPens best efforts, they are still in this one. And start the 3rd on the power play and fresh ice.

Scoreeeeeeeeeeeeee!! Nick Robertson puts the Pens only down by one now! I have become more invested in this game in the past 5 Minutes. Let's Go Pens Baby! #LetsGoPens