Coming off a statement win over the St. Louis Blues that snapped a four-game losing skid, the Washington Capitals are right back at it, this time against the rival Pittsburgh Penguins. Here's what to know before puck drop at 7:30 p.m.

It’s season 21 for both the Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals captains, but their rivalry is still fierce and strong as ever.

A member of the Washington Capitals organization reportedly played a prank on New York Islanders forward Mathew Barzal before their game in Washington, D.C., last week Friday.

The Washington Capitals (7-5-1) will finish a set of back-to-back games Thursday night. They head up to Pittsburgh to face

Pittsburgh Penguins rookie goaltender Arturs Silovs is scheduled to start Thursday’s home game against the Washington Capitals. Coach Dan Muse announced Silovs’ status following an optional morning skate in Cranberry.

The Washington Capitals have fired assistant coach Mitch Love following an NHL investigation into his personal conduct.

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.