The Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals will rekindle their rivalry on Thursday night. The matchup will likely serve as one of the final head-to-head duels between each side's frontman, Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin.
Crosby and Ovechkin's battles have captivated the masses ever since the two entered the league together in 2005. They're adversaries in many ways; Crosby is the better all-around player, while Ovechkin is the greatest goal-scorer in the sport's history. Crosby has more championship rings; Ovechkin leads in Hart Trophies.
They'll be linked with one another until the end of eternity. And although both has started to decline in their twilight, they still have magic in their sticks. Crosby is on pace to finish just south of 100 points, while Ovechkin is only one year removed from a 44-goal outburst in his age-40 season.
Here's everything you need to know about the Penguins and Capitals' broadcast, including streaming options and more.
What channel is Penguins vs. Capitals on tonight?
- TV channel: N/A
- Live stream: ESPN+
Pittsburgh and Washington's clash won't be available on national television.
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Penguins vs. Capitals start time
- Date: Thursday, Nov. 6
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Puck drop for the Penguins and Capitals' clash will take place at 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, Nov. 6. The game will be contested at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh.
Penguins vs. Capitals radio station
- Radio station: SiriusXM channel 91
Fans can find Pittsburgh's clash with Washington on SiriusXM. The Penguins broadcast will feature on channel 91, while the Capitals' soundtrack will be available to listen online.
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Penguins schedule 2025-26
Here's a look at the next five games for the Penguins:
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Nov. 8 | at Devils | 12:30 p.m. |
| Nov. 9 | vs. Kings | 2 p.m. |
| Nov. 14 | vs. Predators | 2 p.m. |
| Nov. 16 | vs. Predators | 9 a.m. |
| Nov. 21 | vs. Wild | 7 p.m. |
Capitals schedule 2025-26
Here are the next five games on the Capitals' slate:
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Nov. 8 | at Lightning | 7 p.m. |
| Nov. 11 | at Hurricanes | 7 p.m. |
| Nov. 13 | at Panthers | 7 p.m. |
| Nov. 15 | vs. Devils | 7 p.m. |
| Nov. 17 | vs. Kings | 7 p.m. |
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