EA Sports | NHL 26 | PS5 | Pittsburgh Penguins VS Washington Capitals

GLFINVESTMENTS Game Recap November 6, 2025 – PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA Penguins Power Past Capitals 5–2 Behind Crosby and Acciari PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Penguins poured on the offense Thursday night, firing 42 shots and scoring four unanswered goals to defeat the Washington Capitals 5–2 at PPG Paints Arena. Veteran leadership and depth scoring carried the night as Sidney Crosby, Noel Acciari, and Anthony Mantha each played pivotal roles in the Penguins’ comeback win. First Period Washington opened the scoring midway through the first when Sonny Milano found the net at 8:34, finishing a quick passing play from Tom Wilson and Connor McMichael. Despite being outshot 17–7 in the period, the Capitals took a 1–0 lead into intermission thanks to solid goaltending from Logan Thompson. Second Period The Penguins broke through in the middle frame. At 8:24, Noel Acciari capitalized on a turnover, firing home an unassisted tally to even the game. However, Washington briefly regained the lead five minutes later as Milano struck again at 13:02, assisted by Joey Leonard and John Carlson. Refusing to fold, Pittsburgh responded late in the period when Crosby buried a feed from Acciari at 18:46 to knot the game 2–2 heading into the final frame. Third Period The Penguins took control for good when Kevin Hayes scored the go-ahead goal at 9:07, finishing a setup from Justin Brazeau and the ever-active Acciari. Pittsburgh’s relentless attack wore down the Capitals, and two late empty-net goals sealed the victory—Anthony Mantha at 19:22, followed just 27 seconds later by Philip Tomasino, assisted by Acciari and Rickard Rakell. Final Shots on Goal: Pittsburgh 42 – Washington 21 Goaltenders: PIT – Mrazek | WSH – Thompson The Penguins’ offensive surge and dominant puck possession proved too much for Washington, as Pittsburgh continued to build momentum early in November. Acciari finished with a goal and three assists, earning first-star honors in the win. Written by GLFINVESTMENTS