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For far too long thePittsburgh Penguinshave thwarted nearly every second-round attempt by theWashington Capitalsto chinch anEastern Conference Finalentrance. Each of the Penguins’ last threeStanley Cup Championshipshave seen them defeat the Capitals along the way.
That would change on Monday evening; the Washington Capitals would face a 3-2 series lead against their long-time rivals in Pittsburgh, this game had evadedNHLveterans for the Capitals such as CaptainAlexander Ovechkin, andNicklas Backstrom, but that would finally change as Washington would taste victory from a breakaway goal byKuznetsovat5:27of thefirst overtime.
Goals in the second period by Washington’sChiasson, and Pittsburgh’sLetangwould push the teams to a tie-breaker that could only be solved by a classic period ofStanley Cup Playoff Overtime! Capitals’Brayden Holtbywould make 20 saves in the victory, and Penguins’Matt Murraywould make 28 saves in the loss.
This victory would provide the Washington Capitals with a 4-2 series win, and would be the first time that Ovechkin, Backstrom, Holtby, and many other Capital players would make their way into the third round of the playoffs. They will face theTampa Bay Lightning, whom are coming off a 4-1 series victory over theBoston Bruins.
It is exciting the see ‘The Great Eight‘ make his first appearance in the Eastern Conference Finals, and, perhaps aStanley Cup Finalappearance may also be in store.
Chris Nugent
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