Game Wrap – Penguins lose to the Capitals in a close 2-1 game
This game was not without the hype and media circus given the match up – Pens and Caps. The Pens played well but couldn’t out score the Caps, losing 2-1. Next game is Saturday against the Arizona Coyotes.
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Nov 7, 2018; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie (77) and Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang (58) crash into the boards in the third period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 07: Nicklas Backstrom #19 of the Washington Capitals battles for the puck against Kris Letang #58 of the Pittsburgh Penguins in the third period at Capital One Arena on November 7, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images)
