The Pittsburgh Penguins are set to travel to Washington, DC, to face the Capitals for the first time this season. The Penguins have had a strong start, with a 2-1-0 record and an average of five goals per game. Their goaltending has also been solid, which is a promising sign for what could lie ahead this season.
On the other hand, the Capitals will play their first game on home ice and are eager to build momentum. In their last game, they struggled against the Lightning, raising some concerns. They are averaging fewer than 25 shots per game while allowing more than 30 against. Although Logan Thompson is skilled enough to handle a heavy workload and still give his team a chance to win, relying on him too much is not ideal. Since it’s early in the season and both teams will likely aim to keep the game close, we’re targeting the Under and trusting that both goalies are ready to perform.
Penguins vs Capitals prediction: Under 6.5 (-108) available at time of publishing. Playable to that number.
