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Capitals Fall 4-0 Against Pittsburgh - Game Recap

Pittsburgh got a pair of goals from Sidney Crosby as the Penguins skated to a 4-0 victory over Washington on Friday at Capital One Arena.

Pittsburgh won as a -131 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 6.5 were rewarded at the payout window.

Sidney Crosby(2), Evgeni Malkin, and Reilly Smith each scored for the Penguins in the victory. Malkin opened the scoring for Pittsburgh.

Tristan Jarry stopped 19 of 19 Washington shots in the victory.

Charlie Lindgren stopped 31 of 35 shots for the Capitals, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.

On the power play, Pittsburgh went 2-for-3, while the Capitals were 0-for-3 with the man advantage.

Washington lost the shots on goal battle to Pittsburgh by a margin of 35-19.

Pittsburgh looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Flames. The Capitals will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Calgary.