Washington Capitals @ Pittsburgh Penguins

EASTERN CONFERENCE SECOND ROUND - GAME 3 • PIT leads series 2-1

55-19-8

Final/OT

	1	2	3	OT	T
Capitals WSH	1	0	1	1	3
Penguins PIT	0	0	2	0	2

Pittsburgh PenguinsPenguinsPIT

50-21-11

Shattenkirk nets OT winner for Caps; Crosby exits

Kevin Shattenkirk scored 3:13 into overtime and the Washington Capitals overcame a late collapse in regulation to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Monday night in Game 3 of the Eastern Confere

May 2, 2017, 09:47 am - Associated Press

NBCSN		1	2	3	OT	T
	Capitals	1	0	1	1	3
	Penguins	0	0	2	0	2

1st Period			WSH	PIT
13:05		Nicklas Backstrom (4) (Power Play Powerplay Goal) Assists: Alex Ovechkin (3), Justin Williams (4)	1	0

2nd Period
No Goals Scored

3rd Period		WSH	PIT
9:46	Evgeny Kuznetsov (3) (Even Strength Goal) Assists: Marcus Johansson (4), Justin Williams (5)	2	0
18:07	Evgeni Malkin (4) (Even Strength Goal) Assists: Phil Kessel (8), Justin Schultz (5)	2	1
18:55	Justin Schultz (1) (Even Strength Goal) Assists: Evgeni Malkin (11), Chris Kunitz (1)	2	2

OT Summary			WSH	PIT
3:13		Kevin Shattenkirk (1) (Power Play Powerplay Goal) Assists: Nicklas Backstrom (6), Evgeny Kuznetsov (3)	3	2

CAPITALS

PENGUINS

Penguins
3
Capitals
2

Game 1

4/27

Penguins
6
Capitals
2

Game 2

4/29

Capitals
3
Penguins
2

Game 3

5/1

Capitals
2
Penguins
3

Game 4

5/3

Penguins
2
Capitals
4

Game 5

5/6

Capitals
5
Penguins
2

Game 6

5/8

Penguins
2
Capitals
0

Game 7

5/10

Team	W	L	OTL	PTS
Carolina	53	22	7	113
Pittsburgh	41	25	16	98
Philadelphia	43	27	12	98
Washington	43	30	9	95
Columbus	40	30	12	92
NY Islanders	43	34	5	91
New Jersey	42	37	3	87
NY Rangers	34	39	9	77

Capitals ready if Alex Ovechkin decides to return or retire

The Capitals' front office says it is prepared for whatever decision captain Alex Ovechkin makes. The 40-year-old is deciding whether or not he will return for a 22nd NHL season.

Sources: Oilers expect Leon Draisaitl to return for Game 1

Edmonton Oilers star center Leon Draisaitl, who has not played since March 15 after suffering a lower-body injury, is expected to return for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup playoffs against the Anaheim Ducks on Monday night, sources told ESPN's Emily Kaplan.

Sabres took in special win, now turn the page

The Sabres reveled in their special playoff win, but they know it's time to turn the page to Game 2.

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Washington Capitals @ Pittsburgh Penguins

Stars of the Game

Kevin ShattenkirkD - WSH

Nicklas BackstromC - WSH

Evgeni MalkinC - PIT

Game Information

Shattenkirk nets OT winner for Caps; Crosby exits

Shot Chart

2025-26 Metropolitan Division Standings

NHL News

Capitals ready if Alex Ovechkin decides to return or retire

Sources: Oilers expect Leon Draisaitl to return for Game 1

Sabres took in special win, now turn the page