The Washington Capitals were able to keep their season alive in Washington, D.C., on Saturday as they took down the Pittsburgh Penguins, 3-1, to force a Game 6.
Alex Ovechkin was all over the ice for the Capitals. He scored once and dished out an assist as he paced his team to victory. T.J. Oshie and Justin Williams, always a clutch playoff performer, also scored.
Braden Holtby brushed aside 30 shots and played like a seasoned postseason goalie. He was composed throughout and made key saves during a few Pittsburgh flurries.
Matt Murray was solid again, stopping 16 shots, but he could not close out the series on the road.