Pittsburgh Penguins vs Washington Capitals
Series timeline
▲ Pittsburgh Penguins ahead (peak +28)
▼ Washington Capitals ahead (peak +12)
Pittsburgh Penguins Washington Capitals Split season or tie Season with a postseason meeting One season per cell
Longest streaks: Pittsburgh Penguins 8 (2011-12–2013-14), Washington Capitals 9 (1984-85–1985-86). Current: Washington Capitals 3.
Splits
| Split | Pittsburgh Penguins record |
|---|---|
| Regular season | 126-113-16 |
| Postseason | 40-28 |
| Hosted by Pittsburgh Penguins | 90-61-7 |
| Hosted by Washington Capitals | 76-80-9 |
| Last 10 seasons (2017-18 to 2026-27) | 22-22 |
| Largest Pittsburgh Penguins win | 12-1 (1974-75) |
| Largest Washington Capitals win | 9-1 (1983-84) |
Postseason meetings
| Season | Date | Winner | Score | Site | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-18 | May 7, 2018 | Washington Capitals | 2-1 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | |
| 2017-18 | May 5, 2018 | Washington Capitals | 6-3 | at Washington Capitals | |
| 2017-18 | May 3, 2018 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 3-1 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | |
| 2017-18 | May 1, 2018 | Washington Capitals | 4-3 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | |
| 2017-18 | Apr 29, 2018 | Washington Capitals | 4-1 | at Washington Capitals | |
| 2017-18 | Apr 26, 2018 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 3-2 | at Washington Capitals | |
| 2016-17 | May 10, 2017 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 2-0 | at Washington Capitals | |
| 2016-17 | May 8, 2017 | Washington Capitals | 5-2 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | |
| 2016-17 | May 6, 2017 | Washington Capitals | 4-2 | at Washington Capitals | |
| 2016-17 | May 3, 2017 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 3-2 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | |
| 2016-17 | May 1, 2017 | Washington Capitals | 3-2 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | |
| 2016-17 | Apr 29, 2017 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 6-2 | at Washington Capitals | |
| 2016-17 | Apr 27, 2017 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 3-2 | at Washington Capitals | |
| 2015-16 | May 10, 2016 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 4-3 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | |
| 2015-16 | May 7, 2016 | Washington Capitals | 3-1 | at Washington Capitals | |
| 2015-16 | May 4, 2016 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 3-2 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | |
| 2015-16 | May 2, 2016 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 3-2 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | |
| 2015-16 | Apr 30, 2016 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 2-1 | at Washington Capitals | |
| 2015-16 | Apr 28, 2016 | Washington Capitals | 4-3 | at Washington Capitals | |
| 2008-09 | May 13, 2009 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 6-2 | at Washington Capitals | |
| 2008-09 | May 11, 2009 | Washington Capitals | 5-4 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | |
| 2008-09 | May 9, 2009 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 4-3 | at Washington Capitals | |
| 2008-09 | May 8, 2009 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 5-3 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | |
| 2008-09 | May 6, 2009 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 3-2 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | |
| 2008-09 | May 4, 2009 | Washington Capitals | 4-3 | at Washington Capitals | |
| 2008-09 | May 2, 2009 | Washington Capitals | 3-2 | at Washington Capitals | |
| 2000-01 | Apr 23, 2001 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 4-3 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | |
| 2000-01 | Apr 21, 2001 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 2-1 | at Washington Capitals | |
| 2000-01 | Apr 18, 2001 | Washington Capitals | 4-3 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | |
| 2000-01 | Apr 16, 2001 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 3-0 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | |
| 2000-01 | Apr 14, 2001 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 2-1 | at Washington Capitals | |
| 2000-01 | Apr 12, 2001 | Washington Capitals | 1-0 | at Washington Capitals | |
| 1999-00 | Apr 21, 2000 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 2-1 | at Washington Capitals | |
| 1999-00 | Apr 19, 2000 | Washington Capitals | 3-2 | at Washington Capitals | |
| 1999-00 | Apr 17, 2000 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 4-3 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | |
| 1999-00 | Apr 15, 2000 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 2-1 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | |
| 1999-00 | Apr 13, 2000 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 7-0 | at Washington Capitals | |
| 1995-96 | Apr 28, 1996 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 3-2 | at Washington Capitals | |
| 1995-96 | Apr 26, 1996 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 4-1 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | |
| 1995-96 | Apr 24, 1996 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 3-2 | at Washington Capitals | |
| 1995-96 | Apr 22, 1996 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 4-1 | at Washington Capitals | |
| 1995-96 | Apr 19, 1996 | Washington Capitals | 5-3 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | |
| 1995-96 | Apr 17, 1996 | Washington Capitals | 6-4 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | |
| 1994-95 | May 18, 1995 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 3-0 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | |
| 1994-95 | May 16, 1995 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 7-1 | at Washington Capitals | |
| 1994-95 | May 14, 1995 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 6-5 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | |
| 1994-95 | May 12, 1995 | Washington Capitals | 6-2 | at Washington Capitals | |
| 1994-95 | May 10, 1995 | Washington Capitals | 6-2 | at Washington Capitals | |
| 1994-95 | May 8, 1995 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 5-3 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | |
| 1994-95 | May 6, 1995 | Washington Capitals | 5-4 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | |
| 1993-94 | Apr 27, 1994 | Washington Capitals | 6-3 | at Washington Capitals | |
| 1993-94 | Apr 25, 1994 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 3-2 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | |
| 1993-94 | Apr 23, 1994 | Washington Capitals | 4-1 | at Washington Capitals | |
| 1993-94 | Apr 21, 1994 | Washington Capitals | 2-0 | at Washington Capitals | |
| 1993-94 | Apr 19, 1994 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 2-1 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | |
| 1993-94 | Apr 17, 1994 | Washington Capitals | 5-3 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | |
| 1991-92 | May 1, 1992 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 3-1 | at Washington Capitals | |
| 1991-92 | Apr 29, 1992 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 6-4 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | |
| 1991-92 | Apr 27, 1992 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 5-2 | at Washington Capitals | |
| 1991-92 | Apr 25, 1992 | Washington Capitals | 7-2 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | |
| 1991-92 | Apr 23, 1992 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 6-4 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | |
| 1991-92 | Apr 21, 1992 | Washington Capitals | 6-2 | at Washington Capitals | |
| 1991-92 | Apr 19, 1992 | Washington Capitals | 3-1 | at Washington Capitals | |
| 1990-91 | Apr 25, 1991 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 4-1 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | |
| 1990-91 | Apr 23, 1991 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 3-1 | at Washington Capitals | |
| 1990-91 | Apr 21, 1991 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 3-1 | at Washington Capitals | |
| 1990-91 | Apr 19, 1991 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 7-6 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | |
| 1990-91 | Apr 17, 1991 | Washington Capitals | 4-2 | at Pittsburgh Penguins |
In the record book
- Most lead changes#46 in NHL
- Biggest blowouts#18 in NHL
Every meeting
2020s
| Season | Date | Winner | Score | Site | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Oct 7, 2026 | Washington Capitals | 5-3 | at Washington Capitals | |
| 2025-26 (1-2) | Nov 6, 2025 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 5-3 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | |
| Apr 11, 2026 | Washington Capitals | 6-3 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| Apr 12, 2026 | Washington Capitals | 3-0 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| 2024-25 (2-2) | Nov 8, 2024 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 4-2 | at Washington Capitals | |
| Jan 18, 2025 | Washington Capitals | 4-1 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Feb 22, 2025 | Washington Capitals | 8-3 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| Apr 17, 2025 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 5-2 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| 2023-24 (2-2) | Oct 13, 2023 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 4-0 | at Washington Capitals | |
| Jan 2, 2024 | Washington Capitals | 4-3 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| Mar 7, 2024 | Washington Capitals | 6-0 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| Apr 4, 2024 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 4-1 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| 2022-23 (2-1) | Nov 9, 2022 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 4-1 | at Washington Capitals | |
| Jan 26, 2023 | Washington Capitals | 3-2 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Mar 25, 2023 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 4-3 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| 2021-22 (1-3) | Nov 14, 2021 | Washington Capitals | 6-1 | at Washington Capitals | |
| Dec 10, 2021 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 4-2 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Feb 1, 2022 | Washington Capitals | 4-3 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| Apr 9, 2022 | Washington Capitals | 6-3 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| 2020-21 (6-2) | Jan 17, 2021 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 4-3 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | |
| Jan 19, 2021 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 5-4 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| Feb 14, 2021 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 6-3 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| Feb 16, 2021 | Washington Capitals | 3-1 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| Feb 23, 2021 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 3-2 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Feb 25, 2021 | Washington Capitals | 5-2 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Apr 29, 2021 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 5-4 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| May 1, 2021 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 3-0 | at Washington Capitals |
2010s
| Season | Date | Winner | Score | Site | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 (1-2) | Feb 2, 2020 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 4-3 | at Washington Capitals | |
| Feb 23, 2020 | Washington Capitals | 5-3 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Mar 7, 2020 | Washington Capitals | 5-2 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| 2018-19 (3-1) | Oct 4, 2018 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 7-6 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | |
| Nov 7, 2018 | Washington Capitals | 2-1 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Dec 19, 2018 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 2-1 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Mar 12, 2019 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 5-3 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| 2017-18 (4-6) | Oct 11, 2017 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 3-2 | at Washington Capitals | |
| Nov 10, 2017 | Washington Capitals | 4-1 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Feb 2, 2018 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 7-4 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| Apr 1, 2018 | Washington Capitals | 3-1 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| Apr 26, 2018 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 3-2 | at Washington Capitals | Postseason | |
| Apr 29, 2018 | Washington Capitals | 4-1 | at Washington Capitals | Postseason | |
| May 1, 2018 | Washington Capitals | 4-3 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | Postseason | |
| May 3, 2018 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 3-1 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | Postseason | |
| May 5, 2018 | Washington Capitals | 6-3 | at Washington Capitals | Postseason | |
| May 7, 2018 | Washington Capitals | 2-1 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | Postseason | |
| 2016-17 (6-5) | Oct 13, 2016 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 3-2 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | |
| Nov 16, 2016 | Washington Capitals | 7-1 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Jan 11, 2017 | Washington Capitals | 5-2 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Jan 16, 2017 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 8-7 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| Apr 27, 2017 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 3-2 | at Washington Capitals | Postseason | |
| Apr 29, 2017 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 6-2 | at Washington Capitals | Postseason | |
| May 1, 2017 | Washington Capitals | 3-2 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | Postseason | |
| May 3, 2017 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 3-2 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | Postseason | |
| May 6, 2017 | Washington Capitals | 4-2 | at Washington Capitals | Postseason | |
| May 8, 2017 | Washington Capitals | 5-2 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | Postseason | |
| May 10, 2017 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 2-0 | at Washington Capitals | Postseason | |
| 2015-16 (7-4) | Oct 28, 2015 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 3-1 | at Washington Capitals | |
| Dec 14, 2015 | Washington Capitals | 4-1 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| Mar 1, 2016 | Washington Capitals | 3-2 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Mar 20, 2016 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 6-2 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| Apr 7, 2016 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 4-3 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Apr 28, 2016 | Washington Capitals | 4-3 | at Washington Capitals | Postseason | |
| Apr 30, 2016 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 2-1 | at Washington Capitals | Postseason | |
| May 2, 2016 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 3-2 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | Postseason | |
| May 4, 2016 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 3-2 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | Postseason | |
| May 7, 2016 | Washington Capitals | 3-1 | at Washington Capitals | Postseason | |
| May 10, 2016 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 4-3 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | Postseason | |
| 2014-15 (1-3) | Dec 27, 2014 | Washington Capitals | 3-0 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | |
| Jan 28, 2015 | Washington Capitals | 4-0 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Feb 17, 2015 | Washington Capitals | 3-1 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| Feb 25, 2015 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 4-3 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| 2013-14 (4-0) | Nov 20, 2013 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 4-0 | at Washington Capitals | |
| Jan 15, 2014 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 4-3 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| Mar 10, 2014 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 3-2 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Mar 11, 2014 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 2-0 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| 2012-13 (3-0) | Feb 3, 2013 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 6-3 | at Washington Capitals | |
| Feb 7, 2013 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 5-2 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| Mar 19, 2013 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 2-1 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| 2011-12 (2-2) | Oct 13, 2011 | Washington Capitals | 3-2 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | |
| Dec 1, 2011 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 2-1 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Jan 11, 2012 | Washington Capitals | 1-0 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Jan 22, 2012 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 4-3 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| 2010-11 (1-3) | Dec 23, 2010 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 3-2 | at Washington Capitals | |
| Jan 1, 2011 | Washington Capitals | 3-1 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| Feb 6, 2011 | Washington Capitals | 3-0 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Feb 21, 2011 | Washington Capitals | 1-0 | at Pittsburgh Penguins |
2000s
| Season | Date | Winner | Score | Site | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-10 (0-4) | Jan 21, 2010 | Washington Capitals | 6-3 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | |
| Feb 7, 2010 | Washington Capitals | 5-4 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Mar 24, 2010 | Washington Capitals | 4-3 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Apr 6, 2010 | Washington Capitals | 6-3 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| 2008-09 (5-6) | Oct 16, 2008 | Washington Capitals | 4-3 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | |
| Jan 14, 2009 | Washington Capitals | 6-3 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| Feb 22, 2009 | Washington Capitals | 5-2 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Mar 8, 2009 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 4-3 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| May 2, 2009 | Washington Capitals | 3-2 | at Washington Capitals | Postseason | |
| May 4, 2009 | Washington Capitals | 4-3 | at Washington Capitals | Postseason | |
| May 6, 2009 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 3-2 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | Postseason | |
| May 8, 2009 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 5-3 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | Postseason | |
| May 9, 2009 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 4-3 | at Washington Capitals | Postseason | |
| May 11, 2009 | Washington Capitals | 5-4 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | Postseason | |
| May 13, 2009 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 6-2 | at Washington Capitals | Postseason | |
| 2007-08 (3-1) | Oct 20, 2007 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 2-1 | at Washington Capitals | |
| Dec 27, 2007 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 4-3 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| Jan 21, 2008 | Washington Capitals | 6-5 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| Mar 9, 2008 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 4-2 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| 2006-07 (4-0) | Dec 11, 2006 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 5-4 | at Washington Capitals | |
| Feb 3, 2007 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 2-0 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| Feb 18, 2007 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 3-2 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| Mar 27, 2007 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 4-3 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| 2005-06 (3-1) | Nov 22, 2005 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 5-4 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | |
| Jan 25, 2006 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 8-1 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| Feb 11, 2006 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 6-3 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Mar 8, 2006 | Washington Capitals | 6-3 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| 2003-04 (2-2) | Jan 18, 2004 | Washington Capitals | 4-3 | at Washington Capitals | |
| Mar 16, 2004 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 4-1 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| Mar 30, 2004 | Washington Capitals | 4-2 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Apr 4, 2004 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 4-3 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| 2002-03 (1-3) | Oct 28, 2002 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 3-2 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | |
| Dec 3, 2002 | Washington Capitals | 4-1 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| Jan 30, 2003 | Washington Capitals | 2-1 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Apr 5, 2003 | Washington Capitals | 5-3 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| 2001-02 (2-0-2) | Dec 11, 2001 | Tie | 2-2 | at Washington Capitals | |
| Dec 21, 2001 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 4-3 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| Dec 22, 2001 | Tie | 4-4 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Mar 24, 2002 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 6-2 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| 2000-01 (6-4) | Jan 3, 2001 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 3-2 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | |
| Jan 8, 2001 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 5-3 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Mar 3, 2001 | Washington Capitals | 4-3 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Mar 7, 2001 | Washington Capitals | 4-3 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| Apr 12, 2001 | Washington Capitals | 1-0 | at Washington Capitals | Postseason | |
| Apr 14, 2001 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 2-1 | at Washington Capitals | Postseason | |
| Apr 16, 2001 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 3-0 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | Postseason | |
| Apr 18, 2001 | Washington Capitals | 4-3 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | Postseason | |
| Apr 21, 2001 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 2-1 | at Washington Capitals | Postseason | |
| Apr 23, 2001 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 4-3 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | Postseason |
1990s
| Season | Date | Winner | Score | Site | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-00 (7-2) | Dec 9, 1999 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 3-0 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | |
| Dec 29, 1999 | Washington Capitals | 3-2 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Feb 1, 2000 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 3-2 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| Mar 30, 2000 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 4-3 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Apr 13, 2000 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 7-0 | at Washington Capitals | Postseason | |
| Apr 15, 2000 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 2-1 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | Postseason | |
| Apr 17, 2000 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 4-3 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | Postseason | |
| Apr 19, 2000 | Washington Capitals | 3-2 | at Washington Capitals | Postseason | |
| Apr 21, 2000 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 2-1 | at Washington Capitals | Postseason | |
| 1998-99 (2-2) | Nov 25, 1998 | Washington Capitals | 5-4 | at Washington Capitals | |
| Dec 19, 1998 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 3-0 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| Feb 15, 1999 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 7-3 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| Feb 28, 1999 | Washington Capitals | 4-3 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| 1997-98 (1-1-2) | Nov 12, 1997 | Washington Capitals | 4-1 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | |
| Dec 26, 1997 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 4-1 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Jan 28, 1998 | Tie | 2-2 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Feb 4, 1998 | Tie | 2-2 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| 1996-97 (3-1) | Oct 19, 1996 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 2-1 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | |
| Nov 1, 1996 | Washington Capitals | 4-2 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Dec 6, 1996 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 5-3 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Dec 30, 1996 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 5-3 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| 1995-96 (7-3) | Nov 17, 1995 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 3-2 | at Washington Capitals | |
| Nov 18, 1995 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 3-0 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| Jan 1, 1996 | Washington Capitals | 4-2 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Apr 4, 1996 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 4-2 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| Apr 17, 1996 | Washington Capitals | 6-4 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | Postseason | |
| Apr 19, 1996 | Washington Capitals | 5-3 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | Postseason | |
| Apr 22, 1996 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 4-1 | at Washington Capitals | Postseason | |
| Apr 24, 1996 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 3-2 | at Washington Capitals | Postseason | |
| Apr 26, 1996 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 4-1 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | Postseason | |
| Apr 28, 1996 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 3-2 | at Washington Capitals | Postseason | |
| 1994-95 (6-5) | Jan 29, 1995 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 4-1 | at Washington Capitals | |
| Apr 11, 1995 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 3-1 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| Apr 22, 1995 | Washington Capitals | 2-1 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| May 2, 1995 | Washington Capitals | 7-2 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| May 6, 1995 | Washington Capitals | 5-4 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | Postseason | |
| May 8, 1995 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 5-3 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | Postseason | |
| May 10, 1995 | Washington Capitals | 6-2 | at Washington Capitals | Postseason | |
| May 12, 1995 | Washington Capitals | 6-2 | at Washington Capitals | Postseason | |
| May 14, 1995 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 6-5 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | Postseason | |
| May 16, 1995 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 7-1 | at Washington Capitals | Postseason | |
| May 18, 1995 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 3-0 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | Postseason | |
| 1993-94 (3-6-1) | Nov 18, 1993 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 3-2 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | |
| Nov 26, 1993 | Tie | 4-4 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Dec 26, 1993 | Washington Capitals | 7-3 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Mar 15, 1994 | Washington Capitals | 5-4 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| Apr 17, 1994 | Washington Capitals | 5-3 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | Postseason | |
| Apr 19, 1994 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 2-1 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | Postseason | |
| Apr 21, 1994 | Washington Capitals | 2-0 | at Washington Capitals | Postseason | |
| Apr 23, 1994 | Washington Capitals | 4-1 | at Washington Capitals | Postseason | |
| Apr 25, 1994 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 3-2 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | Postseason | |
| Apr 27, 1994 | Washington Capitals | 6-3 | at Washington Capitals | Postseason | |
| 1992-93 (5-1-1) | Nov 27, 1992 | Washington Capitals | 6-4 | at Washington Capitals | |
| Nov 28, 1992 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 5-3 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| Jan 26, 1993 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 6-3 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| Jan 31, 1993 | Tie | 2-2 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Feb 28, 1993 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 4-2 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Mar 18, 1993 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 7-5 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| Mar 28, 1993 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 4-1 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| 1991-92 (6-8) | Oct 29, 1991 | Washington Capitals | 8-0 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | |
| Nov 15, 1991 | Washington Capitals | 6-2 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Dec 14, 1991 | Washington Capitals | 7-2 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| Dec 28, 1991 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 6-2 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Jan 26, 1992 | Washington Capitals | 6-4 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Feb 25, 1992 | Washington Capitals | 5-3 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Apr 15, 1992 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 4-1 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| Apr 19, 1992 | Washington Capitals | 3-1 | at Washington Capitals | Postseason | |
| Apr 21, 1992 | Washington Capitals | 6-2 | at Washington Capitals | Postseason | |
| Apr 23, 1992 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 6-4 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | Postseason | |
| Apr 25, 1992 | Washington Capitals | 7-2 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | Postseason | |
| Apr 27, 1992 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 5-2 | at Washington Capitals | Postseason | |
| Apr 29, 1992 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 6-4 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | Postseason | |
| May 1, 1992 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 3-1 | at Washington Capitals | Postseason | |
| 1990-91 (8-3-1) | Oct 5, 1990 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 7-4 | at Washington Capitals | |
| Nov 23, 1990 | Washington Capitals | 7-3 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Nov 24, 1990 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 3-2 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| Dec 5, 1990 | Washington Capitals | 3-1 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| Dec 26, 1990 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 7-3 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Jan 29, 1991 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 3-2 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| Feb 24, 1991 | Tie | 5-5 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Apr 17, 1991 | Washington Capitals | 4-2 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | Postseason | |
| Apr 19, 1991 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 7-6 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | Postseason | |
| Apr 21, 1991 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 3-1 | at Washington Capitals | Postseason | |
| Apr 23, 1991 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 3-1 | at Washington Capitals | Postseason | |
| Apr 25, 1991 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 4-1 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | Postseason |
1980s
| Season | Date | Winner | Score | Site | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-90 (5-2) | Nov 24, 1989 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 7-4 | at Washington Capitals | |
| Nov 25, 1989 | Washington Capitals | 4-1 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| Dec 6, 1989 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 5-3 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| Dec 21, 1989 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 5-2 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| Dec 26, 1989 | Washington Capitals | 6-3 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Jan 12, 1990 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 6-4 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Feb 8, 1990 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 7-5 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| 1988-89 (4-3) | Oct 7, 1988 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 6-4 | at Washington Capitals | |
| Oct 11, 1988 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 8-7 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| Nov 25, 1988 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 5-3 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Nov 30, 1988 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 6-4 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| Jan 2, 1989 | Washington Capitals | 8-0 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Mar 3, 1989 | Washington Capitals | 4-2 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Mar 22, 1989 | Washington Capitals | 5-4 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| 1987-88 (5-1-1) | Nov 11, 1987 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 3-2 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | |
| Nov 27, 1987 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 4-2 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Nov 28, 1987 | Tie | 5-5 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| Jan 1, 1988 | Washington Capitals | 5-3 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Feb 2, 1988 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 3-2 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| Mar 23, 1988 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 7-1 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| Apr 2, 1988 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 7-6 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| 1986-87 (4-3) | Oct 9, 1986 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 5-4 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | |
| Nov 22, 1986 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 5-4 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Jan 1, 1987 | Washington Capitals | 4-3 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Jan 7, 1987 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 5-2 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| Jan 9, 1987 | Washington Capitals | 3-2 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Jan 27, 1987 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 7-5 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| Mar 20, 1987 | Washington Capitals | 4-3 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| 1985-86 (1-6) | Nov 6, 1985 | Washington Capitals | 4-1 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | |
| Nov 19, 1985 | Washington Capitals | 4-3 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Nov 20, 1985 | Washington Capitals | 3-1 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| Feb 12, 1986 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 8-1 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| Mar 11, 1986 | Washington Capitals | 5-3 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Mar 17, 1986 | Washington Capitals | 5-3 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| Apr 1, 1986 | Washington Capitals | 5-3 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| 1984-85 (0-6-1) | Nov 21, 1984 | Tie | 3-3 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | |
| Dec 2, 1984 | Washington Capitals | 9-1 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Jan 16, 1985 | Washington Capitals | 5-4 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| Jan 17, 1985 | Washington Capitals | 6-2 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Mar 24, 1985 | Washington Capitals | 7-3 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Apr 6, 1985 | Washington Capitals | 7-4 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| Apr 7, 1985 | Washington Capitals | 7-3 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| 1983-84 (1-6) | Oct 14, 1983 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 4-0 | at Washington Capitals | |
| Oct 25, 1983 | Washington Capitals | 1-0 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| Jan 21, 1984 | Washington Capitals | 3-2 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| Mar 1, 1984 | Washington Capitals | 9-1 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Mar 5, 1984 | Washington Capitals | 5-2 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| Mar 24, 1984 | Washington Capitals | 6-0 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Mar 25, 1984 | Washington Capitals | 4-3 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| 1982-83 (1-5-1) | Oct 27, 1982 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 7-5 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | |
| Dec 2, 1982 | Washington Capitals | 5-4 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Dec 18, 1982 | Washington Capitals | 3-1 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| Dec 28, 1982 | Washington Capitals | 6-3 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Jan 26, 1983 | Washington Capitals | 6-2 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| Jan 28, 1983 | Washington Capitals | 7-2 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Mar 26, 1983 | Tie | 4-4 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| 1981-82 (5-2-1) | Nov 11, 1981 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 3-2 | at Washington Capitals | |
| Dec 12, 1981 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 7-4 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| Dec 30, 1981 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 6-2 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| Jan 31, 1982 | Washington Capitals | 8-3 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Feb 6, 1982 | Washington Capitals | 6-4 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| Mar 10, 1982 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 7-2 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Mar 28, 1982 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 6-5 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Mar 31, 1982 | Tie | 4-4 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| 1980-81 (2-1-1) | Nov 12, 1980 | Washington Capitals | 3-1 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | |
| Dec 12, 1980 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 6-2 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Jan 31, 1981 | Tie | 4-4 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| Feb 26, 1981 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 7-5 | at Washington Capitals |
1970s
| Season | Date | Winner | Score | Site | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-80 (3-1) | Oct 20, 1979 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 5-1 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | |
| Dec 7, 1979 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 5-3 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Mar 30, 1980 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 4-0 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| Apr 1, 1980 | Washington Capitals | 6-2 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| 1978-79 (4-3-1) | Oct 21, 1978 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 5-1 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | |
| Nov 1, 1978 | Washington Capitals | 6-4 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Nov 29, 1978 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 5-3 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| Dec 1, 1978 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 7-4 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Jan 20, 1979 | Washington Capitals | 5-2 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| Mar 17, 1979 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 5-2 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Mar 21, 1979 | Tie | 2-2 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| Apr 8, 1979 | Washington Capitals | 5-2 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| 1977-78 (1-4-1) | Oct 14, 1977 | Washington Capitals | 2-1 | at Washington Capitals | |
| Dec 4, 1977 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 4-2 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Dec 28, 1977 | Tie | 2-2 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| Jan 2, 1978 | Washington Capitals | 3-2 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Jan 21, 1978 | Washington Capitals | 5-2 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| Apr 8, 1978 | Washington Capitals | 6-4 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| 1976-77 (1-4-1) | Nov 30, 1976 | Washington Capitals | 6-4 | at Washington Capitals | |
| Dec 18, 1976 | Washington Capitals | 5-3 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| Jan 6, 1977 | Tie | 3-3 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Feb 22, 1977 | Washington Capitals | 3-1 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Feb 26, 1977 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 2-1 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| Mar 30, 1977 | Washington Capitals | 4-3 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| 1975-76 (4-1-1) | Oct 7, 1975 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 4-2 | at Washington Capitals | |
| Oct 11, 1975 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 7-5 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| Nov 12, 1975 | Tie | 6-6 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Jan 24, 1976 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 8-2 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| Mar 19, 1976 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 7-3 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Apr 3, 1976 | Washington Capitals | 5-4 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| 1974-75 (5-1) | Nov 16, 1974 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 8-1 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | |
| Nov 17, 1974 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 6-0 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Jan 19, 1975 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 3-2 | at Washington Capitals | ||
| Feb 26, 1975 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 3-1 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| Mar 15, 1975 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 12-1 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| Apr 6, 1975 | Washington Capitals | 8-4 | at Washington Capitals |