The Penguins are an enigma this week, first knocking of the Panthers, they dumped by a seriously depleted Senators team. In back to back games, they face the Capitals tonight. In the net for the Penguins is Jarry (.929 SV%), facing the Capitals' Samsonov (.894). The Caps have won three straight and had the night off on Saturday. Their offense, as usual, is purring along but there defense has also been very good; fourth in the league, and even stingier at home. The Penguins, scoring just over 3 goals a game are obviously missing their big two, especially in the power play where they are scoring at only a 9 % rate. Spoiler alert: Crosby may return todnight.. They have also struggled on defense, allowin over 3 goals a game. Crosby or no, look for the Capitals to take this one.