Penguins/Capitals Recap: Pens tripped up by Caps, fall 4-1

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The Penguins get good news in that Kris Letang is able to play after missing one game with illness. But in bad news, sickness is lingering around the team since P.O. Joseph is down sick tonight. Forwards remain the same and youngster Joel Blomqvist is in net for his first NHL game since early November.

P.O Joseph (illness) will not play in tonight's game. pic.twitter.com/DnDetJRPQc

— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) January 18, 2025 First period

The Capitals carry play early, getting the majority of the shots to start the game. They make it count 7:42 into the contest when Jacob Chychrun leans into a heavy shot from near the blueline that deflects off…