Capitals Secure First Regulation Win in 10 Games Against Penguins

Despite a dicey performance towards the end, the Capitals held on to a 4-3 victory, with Ovechkin and Kuemper playing key roles.

Washington Capitals beat Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 in their first game of 2024, marking their first regulation win in 10 games.
Capitals' captain Alex Ovechkin scored the final goal, contributing to the four first-period goals that gave the Capitals a strong lead.
Despite a strong start, the Capitals' performance became dicey towards the end, with the Penguins closing the gap to a one-goal difference.
Goaltender Darcy Kuemper made 32 saves, including stopping all 13 shots he faced in the third period, helping secure the Capitals' victory.
This was the 67th time Ovechkin and Penguins' Sidney Crosby faced off in the regular season, with Crosby finishing with a goal and an assist.