Penguins vs Capitals Picks and Prediction – 1/19/2025

The Pittsburgh Penguins are set to face the Washington Capitals on January 18, 2025, at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. The game is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM ET and will be broadcast on the Monumental Sports Network. Get in on all the action with our free NHL picks.

The Penguins come into this matchup with an 18-20-8 record. In their most recent outing, they suffered a 4-2 loss to the Seattle Kraken, where they managed to score 2 goals on 33 shots. Pittsburgh will look to rebound and improve their standing in the Metropolitan Division. Sidney Crosby will lead the charge for the Pittsburgh Penguins, as he has for many seasons now. Crosby is still putting up 48 points on 12 goals and a whopping 36 assists.

The Capitals boast a 30-10-5 record, leading the Metropolitan Division. They are on a two-game winning streak, including a 3-0 victory over the Anaheim Ducks. Goaltender Charlie Lindgren, who sustained an upper-body injury recently, returned to practice and may be available for the game against Pittsburgh. The legendary Alex Ovechkin continues to break records, and he has chipped in an astounding 21 goals this year. It is truly great that we get a chance to watch him perform on Saturday.

The Penguins do not have much offense to speak of, and are not much of a threat for the Cup. Washington looks rejuvenated and has a legitimate squad this year. We think Washington clears Pittsburgh pretty easily and are willing toe at the chalk. Prediction: Washington Capitals win this on 3-1.