NHL: Pittsburgh Penguins defeat Washington Capitals (10 images)

By Wade Sheridan

The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Washington Capitals 5-2 in their regular-season finale at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh on Thursday as the Penguins' Sidney Crosby finished his 20th season in the league. The Penguins end the season at 34-36-12; the Capitals are 51-22-9.

The Pittsburgh Penguins team celebrate their 5-2 win overt the Washington Capitals during their season finale at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh on April 17, 2025. Photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI

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Penguins center Sidney Crosby waits for the face-off during the first period. Photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI

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Penguins right wing Bryan Rust (L) celebrates his goal with Crosby during the first period. Photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI

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Capitals center Connor McMichael skates past Penguins defenseman Vladislav Kolyachonok and scores behind Penguins goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic during the first period. Photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI

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