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Pittsburgh Penguins vs Washington Capitals prediction

Final · Pittsburgh Penguins 3, Washington Capitals 5
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Last line before the game

MoneylinePittsburgh Penguins +135 · Washington Capitals -164
SpreadWashington Capitals -1.5
Total6.5

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Matchup

Pittsburgh Penguins visited Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 6:30 PM CT, on TNT.

On the moneyline the market favors Washington Capitals at -164, with Pittsburgh Penguins at +135 — once the bookmaker margin is removed, that prices Washington Capitals at about 59% to win.

The spread has Washington Capitals at -1.5 and Pittsburgh Penguins at +1.5.

The game total is 6.5.

Final: Pittsburgh Penguins 3, Washington Capitals 5. Washington Capitals won.

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