The Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins will renew their rivalry on Thursday night at 7 p.m. While many of the major players in the rivalry will not be on the ice, the two teams always get up for each other, and this game should be no exception. Here is everything you need to know about the game in one tidy spot.
Who: Washington Capitals (1-0-1, four points) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (3-0-1, seven points)
Where: Consol Energy Center, Pittsburgh, Penn.
When: 7 p.m.
TV Information: Locally, the game will be broadcasted on CSN Washington, with Joe Beninati and Craig Laughlin. The game is also available on NHL Network.
Radio: Capitals Radio 1500.
Injuries: Michal Neuvirth is out for the Capitals, so Tomas Vokoun will get the start in goal. Sidney Crosby is out for the Penguins, though he did return to full-contact drills. Evgeni Malkin is a game-time decision.
We'll have more updates about Thursday's game in this StoryStream. Remember to visit Japers' Rink and SB Nation D.C. for complete Capitals coverage. Pensburgh and SB Nation Pittsburgh offer the perspective from the Penguins' side.