The Caps’ go-ahead goal in the third period of last night’s win over Pittsburgh was a great play all around - and about as close to a set play in live action that you’ll ever see, with all five Caps’ skaters touching the puck and playing a role in the eventual outcome.
First, let’s take a look at the full play:
The play starts in the defensive zone, where the Penguins send a two-man forecheck in after Matt Irwin (because why wouldn’t you?). Irwin holds them off and is able to get the puck over to Martin Fehervary.