Jake Guentzel scored his 22nd goal 2:11 into overtime to lift the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 5-4 victory over the Washington Capitals on Thursday night in a result that clinched both teams’ place in the playoffs.
Guentzel’s winner on a one-time redirection of John Marino’s pass came after Washington‘s Tom Wilson forced overtime with 14.3 seconds to play.
The result, combined with the New York Islanders’ regulation win over the New York Rangers, ensures both teams will be among the Eastern Division’s four playoff teams.
“We’re going to enjoy this one tonight,” Penguins coach Mike Sullivan said.