One constant was that they’d struggled to get shots past Penguins goaltender Matt Murray, and the power play had looked anemic. Less than three minutes into the second period, the power play restored the lead after Pittsburgh’s Ian Cole was whistled for slashing Tom Wilson. Washington Capitals reporter Isabelle Khurshudyan explains how the team has changed in the past year and how that could affect its playoff chances. Game 4 | Penguins 3, Capitals 2 (OT) Washington goalie Braden Holtby, left, reacts after Pittsburgh right wing Patric Hornqvist’s game-winning goal Wednesday night in Pittsburgh. [Best and worst from the Caps’ Game 5 victory]Game 6 is Tuesday in Pittsburgh with the Penguins still holding a 3-2 lead.

Source: Washington Post May 07, 2016 21:04 UTC