"Penguins Dominate Capitals in Season Opener, Shutout Victory"

The Washington Capitals suffered a 4-0 defeat to the Pittsburgh Penguins in their season opener, with Evgeni Malkin, Sidney Crosby, and Reilly Smith scoring for the Penguins. Despite the loss, there were positive signs for the Capitals, including improved performances from Nicklas Backstrom and Alex Ovechkin. Connor McMichael showed promise, while Rasmus Sandin had some unfortunate plays. The Capitals' power play struggled, and there are still adjustments to be made with the team's new additions and coaching changes. Overall, it's early in the season, and there's room for improvement.