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Capitals vs. Penguins Recap: Samsonov the Star of Win in Relief

Japers' Rink | February 2, 2022

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In Washington’s first visit to Pittsburgh this season the Capitals defeated the Penguins 4 to 3 in overtime.

Here’s Tuesday night’s Plus/Minus:

Plus: John Carlson’s second period assist ties him with Dale Hunter for sixth on the franchise points list (556 points).

Minus: Whatever goaltender interference is these days.

Eleven more notes on the game:

  1. Little more than five minutes into the contest Nic Dowd silenced the Pittsburgh crowd. With Daniel Sprong in the penalty box Dowd grabbed a Kris Letang giveaway and finished his breakaway with a shot through Tristan Jarry’s legs.
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