A great Metropolitan Division showdown is coming up soon. The Pittsburgh Penguins (34-30-11) and Washington Capitals (36-28-10) will face off for the fourth time this season on Thursday, April 4, at 7:00 PM ET at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. The Penguins are favored on the road with a moneyline at -120.

The Penguins are 4-1 in their last five games and are currently on a two-game win streak. Their most recent success was a 6-3 outing over the New Jersey Devils, which marked their second consecutive road win.

They are currently sixth in the division and need to continue climbing. Sidney Crosby stands out, leading them in each category with 84 points, 39 goals, and 45 assists. However, they are 14-17-7 on the road.

The Penguins put up 2.99 goals and 32.7 shots per matchup. They allow opposing teams to put up 2.96 goals and 30.2 shots a game, leaving no room for error.

They have a weaker power play percentage at 14.8, as they have scored 36 times and have allowed 41 goals in those opportunities. However, their penalty kill percentage could help them, as it is slightly better than the Capitals’ at 81.6.

The Capitals are 2-3 in their last five matchups while riding a three-game losing streak. Their most recent loss was a 6-2 outing against the Buffalo Sabres, marking their second loss three games away from home.

Dylan Strome leads them in points (62) and goals (26), while John Carlson leads with 39 assists. They showcase a 20-11-6 record at home and must continue their success here to improve their fourth spot in the division.

The Capitals have been averaging 2.69 goals and taking 26.7 shots a game. Their defense has allowed 3.15 goals and 30.7 shots per matchup, which reveals a slightly negative ratio. In this series, though, the Capitals have a much better scoring ratio.

Their power plays have been solid, as they have scored 45 goals and allowed 47. This puts their power play percentage at 21.1, which is a huge advantage against the Penguins. As for their penalty kill percentage, it is 78.6.

MyBookie has the odds set for this showdown. The Pittsburgh Penguins are slight favorites on the road. With excellent momentum, they have a great opportunity to even this series.

The Capitals have won the last two meetings on the road. They also boast a better record at home and have competitive stats to back it up. Look for the Capitals to get back on track.