Washington Capitals at Pittsburgh Penguins odds, picks and prediction

Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins are playing a two-game set at PPG Paints Arena. The puck drop is at 3 p.m. ET. Pittsburgh is coming off a 4-3 shootout win over the New York Islanders Thursday. Washington has been off since last Sunday due to COVID-19 concerns.

Washington Capitals play Pittsburgh Penguins. The game is at Heinz Field at 11:02 a.m. ET.

Vitek Vanecek (5-2-1, .903 SV%, 3.18 GAA) is expected to start for Washington Capitals against Pittsburgh Penguins. Tristan Jarry (2.4-4, 3-95 GA), who has started two wins and three losses for Pittsburgh, is struggling.

Washington Capitals are well-rested after a break and have a healthy line-up. Pittsburgh Penguins are struggling to score goals. Both teams are bottom five in goals allowed per game. Capitals won three-straight games. Capitals beat Penguins 5-3. Penguins beat Caps 6-5. Caps are 25th in the NHL in 5/5 Corsi For percentage.