PITTSBURGH — In the first three games of their second-round playoff series, all six of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ even-strength goals came when their Sidney Crosby-led top line was on the ice.
The Washington Capitals, on the other hand, have had contributions from up and down their lineup.
Although Tom Wilson’s hits and recent discipline have become the storyline of this series, the Capitals’ 2-1 lead through three games might best be explained by their variety of primary and secondary scoring in contrast with Pittsburgh’s one productive line.
The Penguins were tied for the third-highest scoring offense in the regular season and averaged 4.