Penguins Take Road Swing to Capitals for Key Playoff Momentum
Penguins travel to Capital One Arena for a 3 PM ET clash with the Capitals on April 12, 2026, broadcast on TNT/HBO Max and radio on 105.9 The X and the Penguins app. Pittsburgh, fresh off a playoff-clinching win, aims to keep heating up behind a high-scoring offense led by Malkin as Crosby nears a historic assists milestone, while Washington looks to capitalize on home ice. The preview highlights Crosby–Ovechkin history and notes key Penguins contributors like Rakell, Chinakhov, Soderblom and Mantha in their pursuit of more postseason momentum.