Capitals take winning streak into home matchup against the Penguins

Pittsburgh Penguins (19-20-8, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Washington Capitals (30-10-5, in the Metropolitan Division)

Washington; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Capitals -223, Penguins +182; over/under is 6

BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Capitals host the Pittsburgh Penguins with a three winning streak on the line.

Washington has gone 30-10-5 overall with a 10-4-0 record against the Metropolitan Division. The Capitals have an 11-4-2 record when they serve fewer penalty minutes than their opponent.

Pittsburgh is 19-20-8 overall with a 3-7-3 record against the Metropolitan Division. The Penguins have an 8-1-4 record in games decided by one goal.

The teams match up Saturday for the second time this season. The Penguins won the previous meeting 4-2.

TOP PERFORMERS: Aliaksei Protas has scored 18 goals with 18 assists for the Capitals. Alexander Ovechkin has five goals and two assists over the last 10 games.

Rickard Rakell has 23 goals and 15 assists for the Penguins. Bryan Rust has three goals and six assists over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Capitals: 6-1-3, averaging three goals, 4.8 assists, 3.9 penalties and 7.8 penalty minutes while giving up two goals per game.

Penguins: 3-4-3, averaging 2.7 goals, 4.8 assists, 3.6 penalties and 8.2 penalty minutes while giving up three goals per game.

INJURIES: Capitals: None listed.

Penguins: None listed.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.