NHL: Washington Capitals shut out Pittsburgh Penguins (12 images)

By Wade Sheridan

The Washington Capitals shut out the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-0 at the PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh on Thursday. Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin scored his 840th career goal, moving him to 15th place on the NHL's scoring list.

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (top) joins the celebration over center Hendrix Lapierre's goal in the second period of the Capitals' 6-0 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh on March 7, 2024. Photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI

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Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (L) celebrates his goal with left wing Beck Malenstyn in the first period. Photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI

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Penguins defenseman Kris Letang reacts as Malenstyn and Wilson celebrate during the first period. Photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI

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Capitals center Michael Sgarbossa (L) skates past Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Valtteri Puustinen during the first period. Photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI

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