The Washington Capitals (36-28-10, eighth in the Eastern Conference) host the Pittsburgh Penguins (34-30-11, 11th) in conference action on Thursday at 7:00 PM ET.
Washington lost 6-2 on the road in its last game on April 2 against the Buffalo Sabres.
Pittsburgh won on the road in its most recent game on April 2, 6-3 over the New Jersey Devils.