Coverage dated October 7, 2026

Capitals top Penguins 5-3 in Ovechkin's final home opener

Headline from WKBN Youngstown

The Capitals topped the Penguins 5-3Wednesday night.

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  1. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Capitals top Penguins 5-3 in Alex Ovechkin's final home opener in Washington (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Tom Wilson had a goal and two assists, and the Washington Capitals held on for a win in Alex Ovechkin’s final home opener, 5-3 over the Pittsburgh Penguins

  2. WKBN Youngstown

    Capitals top Penguins 5-3 in Ovechkin's final home opener (opens WKBN Youngstown)

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    WKBN Youngstown's feed description

    The Capitals topped the Penguins 5-3Wednesday night.

  3. NOTUS

    Capitals Beat Penguins, 5-3, in Home Opener (opens NOTUS)

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    NOTUS's feed description

    Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) celebrates his goal with center Pierre-Luc Dubois (80) during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, in Washington.

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