Thursday night features quite the star-studded matchup as Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins get set to face off against Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals at Verizon Center. The Penguins have won three of four since Sid The Kid returned to the lineup in brilliant fashion last week. The Capitals meanwhile are trying to adjust to the new style and philosophy of Dale Hunter, hired on Tuesday to replace the fired Bruce Boudreau. Thursday night's game will be the second meeting this season between the two rivals.
Washington Capitals (12-10-1) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (14-7-4)
When: 7:00 pm EST
Where: Verizon Center
TV information:
- NHLN-US, Root (HD), CSN-MA
Radio Information:
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Pittsburgh: PENS Radio
- Washington: CAPS Radio 1500
Seaon Series: Caps won first meeting of season and are 8-0-1 since the Pens eliminated them from playoffs in 2009.
Last Ten:
- Pittsburgh: 5-4-1
- Washington: 3-6-1