Washington Capitals vs Pittsburgh Penguins predictions, Apr 12, 2026

Apr 10, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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Washington Capitals

Pittsburgh Penguins

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The upcoming clash between the Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins on April 12, 2026, promises to be an exciting encounter as both teams bring compelling recent form into the matchup.

The Capitals have secured victories in 3 of their last 5 games, showcasing a robust offensive capability that has allowed them to capitalize on opponents’ defensive lapses. Their home advantage will be crucial as they look to leverage crowd support and the familiar playing surface in their favor.

Conversely, the Penguins come into the game with a strong performance, winning 4 of their last 5 matches. Their recent success can be attributed to a solid defensive structure and effective counterattacking play, which has proven challenging for opposing teams to navigate.

Bookmakers’ odds reflect a competitive matchup, with the Capitals at 2.35 for a home win and the Penguins slightly favored at 2.5 for an away triumph. Our model suggests a 42.2% chance of a Capitals win, a 23.1% chance of a draw, and a 36% likelihood of a Penguins victory.

As both teams vie for crucial points in their playoff aspirations, fans can expect a closely contested battle, making it hard to predict a definitive outcome.

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Washington
40.2%		 Draw
22.1%		 Pittsburgh
37.7%

Prediction (the most likely score): 4:3

Outrights of NHL Pittsburgh Penguins: 3.25% Washington Capitals: 0.14%

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Betting Odds

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MarathonBet 2.42 4.37 2.58
Pinnacle 2.35 4.3 2.5

Latest Results

08.04.26 Toronto Maple Leafs – Washington Capitals – 0:4
05.04.26 New York Rangers – Washington Capitals – 8:1
04.04.26 Washington Capitals – Buffalo Sabres – 6:2
02.04.26 New Jersey Devils – Washington Capitals – 7:3
31.03.26 Washington Capitals – Philadelphia Flyers – 6:4		 09.04.26 New Jersey Devils – Pittsburgh Penguins – 2:5
05.04.26 Pittsburgh Penguins – Florida Panthers – 5:2
04.04.26 Pittsburgh Penguins – Florida Panthers – 9:4
02.04.26 Tampa Bay Lightning – Pittsburgh Penguins – 6:3
31.03.26 Pittsburgh Penguins – Detroit Red Wings – 5:1

Facts

  • Enjoy a meeting between a mid-ranked team and one of the leaders (ranked 12 and 5 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: )).
  • Pittsburgh is Qualified for NHL (Play Offs )
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Washington won 2.
  • Recent performances by Washington have been up and down (last 5 games: 3 wins).
  • Pittsburgh is currently in excellent shape (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
  • Washington may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • In this match, both teams have almost equal chances to win.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Washington won 9 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 11 matches, and goals 66:63. (average 3.3:3.2).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Washington won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 30:37. (average 2.5:3.1).

    Latest Head To Head

    06.11.25 Pittsburgh Penguins – Washington Capitals – 5:3
    17.04.25 Pittsburgh Penguins – Washington Capitals – 5:2
    22.02.25 Pittsburgh Penguins – Washington Capitals – 3:8
    18.01.25 Washington Capitals – Pittsburgh Penguins – 4:1
    08.11.24 Washington Capitals – Pittsburgh Penguins – 2:4

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Colorado Avalanche ✔ 78 46 6 10 16 293:198 114
    2 Dallas Stars ✔ 79 36 11 12 20 267:218 106
    3 Minnesota Wild ✔ 79 30 15 12 22 265:230 102
    4 Utah Mammoth ✔ 78 32 10 6 30 258:224 90
    5 Edmonton Oilers 79 31 9 10 29 275:265 90
    6 Vegas Golden Knights 79 28 8 17 26 252:245 89
    7 Anaheim Ducks 79 25 17 5 32 263:277 89
    8 Los Angeles Kings 78 20 13 19 26 215:237 85
    9 Nashville Predators 79 27 10 10 32 239:260 84
    10 Winnipeg Jets 78 28 7 12 31 224:236 82
    11 San Jose Sharks 78 25 12 7 34 237:280 81
    12 St. Louis Blues 78 29 4 12 33 208:244 78
    13 Seattle Kraken 78 25 8 11 34 218:251 77
    14 Calgary Flames 78 25 7 9 37 203:250 73
    15 Chicago Blackhawks 79 21 7 14 37 204:263 70
    16 Vancouver Canucks 78 15 7 8 48 203:301 52

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Carolina Hurricanes ✔ 79 37 14 6 22 288:235 108
    2 Buffalo Sabres ✔ 80 41 8 8 23 280:236 106
    3 Montreal Canadiens ✔ 79 33 14 10 22 275:246 104
    4 Tampa Bay Lightning ✔ 79 39 9 6 25 282:223 102
    5 Pittsburgh Penguins ✔ 79 34 7 16 22 285:252 98
    6 Boston Bruins 79 31 12 10 26 264:246 96
    7 Ottawa Senators 79 36 6 10 27 269:241 94
    8 Philadelphia Flyers 79 25 15 12 27 236:238 92
    9 New York Islanders 79 29 14 5 31 231:232 91
    10 Detroit Red Wings 79 30 11 9 29 234:241 91
    11 Columbus Blue Jackets 79 27 12 12 28 245:246 90
    12 Washington Capitals 79 34 6 9 30 252:240 89
    13 New Jersey Devils 79 28 12 3 36 221:244 83
    14 Florida Panthers 79 29 8 4 38 234:271 78
    15 Toronto Maple Leafs 79 23 9 14 33 245:284 78
    16 New York Rangers 79 24 9 9 37 232:243 75

    NHL Outrights

    1. Colorado Avalanche: 4 (21.13%)

    2. Tampa Bay Lightning: 5.63 (15.03%)

    3. Carolina Hurricanes: 5.88 (14.39%)

    4. Dallas Stars: 11 (7.68%)

    5. Vegas Golden Knights: 13 (6.5%)

    6. Edmonton Oilers: 14 (6.04%)

    7. Buffalo Sabres: 17.5 (4.83%)

    8. Minnesota Wild: 17.5 (4.83%)

    9. Ottawa Senators: 18.5 (4.57%)

    10. Pittsburgh Penguins: 26 (3.25%)

    11. Montreal Canadiens: 28.5 (2.97%)

    12. Utah Mammoth: 36 (2.35%)

    13. Anaheim Ducks: 53.5 (1.58%)

    14. Boston Bruins: 61 (1.39%)

    15. Los Angeles Kings: 88.5 (0.96%)

    16. New York Islanders: 126 (0.67%)

    17. Philadelphia Flyers: 151 (0.56%)

    18. Columbus Blue Jackets: 176 (0.48%)

    19. Winnipeg Jets: 451 (0.19%)

    20. Detroit Red Wings: 451 (0.19%)

    21. Washington Capitals: 626 (0.14%)

    22. Nashville Predators: 626 (0.14%)

    23. San Jose Sharks: 1251 (0.07%)

    24. Seattle Kraken: 1751 (0.05%)

    25. St. Louis Blues: 1751 (0.05%)

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