Capitals vs. Penguins Injury Report Today – November 8

Published 10:42 pm Thursday, November 7, 2024

As they get ready to take on the Pittsburgh Penguins (5-8-2) on Friday, November 8 at Capital One Arena, with the puck dropping at 7:30 PM ET, the Washington Capitals (9-3) have three players currently listed on the injury report.

Place your bets on any NHL matchup at BetMGM. Sign up today using our link.

Washington Capitals Injury Report Today

Name Position Status Injury
Nicklas Backstrom C Out For Season Hip
Jakob Chychrun D Out Upper Body
T.J. Oshie RW Out For Season Back

Email newsletter signup

Watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more streaming all season on ESPN+.

Pittsburgh Penguins Injury Report Today

Name Position Status Injury
Bryan Rust RW Out Lower Body
Matt Nieto LW Out Knee
Kevin Hayes C Questionable Upper Body

Capitals vs. Penguins Game Info

  • Date: Friday, November 8, 2024
  • Time: 7:30 PM ET
  • How to watch on TV: ESPN+
  • Location: Washington D.C.
  • Venue: Capital One Arena

Catch NHL action all season long on Fubo.

Capitals Season Insights

  • The Capitals’ 49 total goals (4.1 per game) make them the sixth-best scoring team in the league.
  • Defensively, Washington has been one of the stingiest squads in league play, allowing 35 total goals (2.9 per game) to rank seventh.
  • They have the league’s fifth-best goal differential at +14.

Penguins Season Insights

  • The Penguins have 42 goals this season (2.8 per game), 14th in the NHL.
  • Pittsburgh’s total of 57 goals conceded (3.8 per game) ranks 31st in the NHL.
  • They have the 28th-ranked goal differential in the league at -15.

Catch NHL action all season long on Max.

Capitals vs. Penguins Betting Info

Favorite Underdog Total
Capitals (-161) Penguins (+135) 5

Bet on this or any NHL matchup at BetMGM.

Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.