Capitals vs. Penguins Injury Report Today – January 18

Published 10:41 pm Friday, January 17, 2025

Currently, the Washington Capitals (30-10-5) have four players on the injury report for their matchup with the Pittsburgh Penguins (19-20-8) at Capital One Arena on Saturday, January 18 at 7:00 PM ET.

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Washington Capitals Injury Report Today

Name Position Status Injury
Nicklas Backstrom C Out For Season Hip
T.J. Oshie RW Out For Season Back
Charlie Lindgren G Out Upper Body
Sonny Milano LW Out Upper Body
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Pittsburgh Penguins Injury Report Today

Name Position Status Injury
Kris Letang D Questionable Illness

Capitals vs. Penguins Game Info

  • Date: Saturday, January 18, 2025
  • Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • How to watch on TV: ESPN+
  • Location: Washington D.C.
  • Venue: Capital One Arena

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Capitals Season Insights

  • The Capitals’ 160 total goals (3.6 per game) make them the second-best scoring team in the NHL.
  • Washington has allowed 111 total goals (just 2.5 per game), the fourth-fewest in NHL play.
  • They have the league’s second-best goal differential at +49.

Penguins Season Insights

  • With 141 goals (three per game), the Penguins have the NHL’s 11th-ranked offense.
  • Pittsburgh’s total of 171 goals given up (3.6 per game) ranks 32nd in the NHL.
  • With a goal differential of -30, they are 29th in the league.

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Capitals vs. Penguins Betting Info

Favorite Underdog Total
Capitals (-224) Penguins (+182) 6

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