Pittsburgh Penguins vs Washington Capitals Injury Report

The upcoming NHL game on April 12, 2026, features the Pittsburgh Penguins visiting the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. Broadcast across TNT, TruTV, MNMT, and HBO Max, this matchup is impacted significantly by player injuries. Washington's goaltender Charlie Lindgren and left wing Pierre-Luc Dubois remain day-to-day with upper-body injuries, while defenseman Rasmus Sandin recently sustained a leg injury. Pittsburgh faces multiple day-to-day absences including core players Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang, Erik Karlsson, and Bryan Rust, all sidelined with lower or upper body issues. These injuries could affect team dynamics and betting lines. For detailed updates, see the NHL injury report.