How to Stream Washington Capitals at Pittsburgh Penguins: Live, TV Channel, April 17, 2025

The Washington Capitals, boasting a strong record of 51 wins, 21 losses, and 9 overtime losses, currently sit at the top of their division. They enter this matchup against the Pittsburgh Penguins on a one-game winning streak, having recently secured a victory. The Capitals are led by Alex Ovechkin, who has scored 43 goals this season, and Dylan Strome, who leads the team with 81 points.

In contrast, the Pittsburgh Penguins hold a record of 33 wins, 36 losses, and 12 overtime losses, placing them seventh in their division. The Penguins are on a one-game losing streak and are dealing with significant injuries, including the absence of key players like Kris Letang and Blake Lizotte. Sidney Crosby remains a standout for Pittsburgh, leading the team with 89 points. This matchup promises to be a critical contest for both teams as they navigate the final stretch of the season.

Washington Capitals at Pittsburgh Penguins Game Information

Game Date: April 17, 2025
Game Time: 07:00 PM ET
TV Channel: ESPN, ESPN Deportes
Location: PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

Pittsburgh Penguins Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 33-36-12
Conference Record: 18-21-10
Division Record: 8-13-4
Streak: 1 loss

Washington Capitals Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 51-21-9
Conference Record: 32-13-4
Division Record: 17-8-0
Streak: 1 win

Stat Leaders

Pittsburgh Penguins (33-36-12, #7 in division)

Goals Leader: Rickard Rakell, 35G, 34A, 69 PTS
Assists Leader: Sidney Crosby, 32G, 57A, 89 PTS
Points Leader: Sidney Crosby, 32G, 57A, 89 PTS
Penalty Minutes Leader: Kris Letang, 52 PIM
Goalie: Tristan Jarry, 16-12-6, 3.12 GAA, 0.0 SV%

Washington Capitals (51-21-9, #1 in division)

Goals Leader: Alex Ovechkin, 43G, 29A, 72 PTS
Assists Leader: Dylan Strome, 29G, 52A, 81 PTS
Points Leader: Dylan Strome, 29G, 52A, 81 PTS
Penalty Minutes Leader: Tom Wilson, 100 PIM
Goalie: Logan Thompson, 31-6-6, 2.49 GAA, 0.0 SV%

Pittsburgh Penguins Injury Report

Blake Lizotte – Lower-body (Out For Season) – The Penguins said on Thursday (Apr. 10) that Lizotte will miss the remainder of the season.
Kris Letang – Heart (Out) – The Penguins said on Wednesday (Apr. 16) that Letang had surgery to repair a small hole in his heart and will be out 4-6 weeks.
Rutger McGroarty – Lower Body (Out For Season) – The Penguins said on Thursday (Apr. 10) that McGroarty will miss the remainder of the season.
Kevin Hayes – Lower Body (Day To Day) – Hayes is day-to-day with a lower-body injury ahead of Thursday’s (Apr. 17) matchup with Washington, according to Wes Crosby of NHL.com
Matt Nieto – Undisclosed (Out For Season) – The Penguins said on Thursday (Apr. 10) that Nieto will miss the remainder of the season.
Pierre-Olivier Joseph – Upper Body (Out) – The Penguins announced that Joseph skated before Wednesday’s (Apr. 2) practice but it remains unclear if he would join the team’s upcoming three-game road trip, per Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports.
Tommy Novak – Lower Body (Out For Season) – The Penguins said on Thursday (Apr. 10) that Novak will miss the remainder of the season.
Noel Acciari – Undisclosed (Out For Season) – The Penguins said on Thursday (Apr. 10) that Acciari will miss the remainder of the season.
Bokondji Imama – Biceps (Out) – The Penguins announced that Imama underwent successful biceps surgery on Saturday (Mar. 29) and will be out 4-6 months.

Washington Capitals Injury Report

Jakob Chychrun – Rest (Day To Day) – Chychrun did not play in Tuesday’s (Apr. 15) game against the Islanders.
Nicklas Backstrom – Hip (Out For Season) – The Washington Capitals placed F Nicklas Backstrom on long-term injured reserve.
Logan Thompson – Upper Body (Day To Day) – Thompson did not play in Tuesday’s (Apr. 15) game against the Islanders.
Aliaksei Protas – Foot (Out) – Protas is week-to-week and won’t play against the Islanders on Sunday (Apr. 6), per Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post.
T.J. Oshie – Back (Out For Season) – The Capitals said on Wednesday (Sept. 18) that Oshie will be put on long-term injured reserve due to a chronic back injury which is expected to cost him the entire 2024-25 campaign, per Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.
Sonny Milano – Upper-body (Out) – Capitals’ general manager Chris Patrick said on Friday (Mar. 7) that Milano recently sustained a significant setback in his recovery, per Sammi Silber of The Hockey News.
John Carlson – Undisclosed (Day To Day) – Carlson did not play in Tuesday’s (Apr. 15) game against the Islanders.

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