On Thursday, the Capitals clinched their 2018 playoff spot thanks to a Penguins overtime win against the New Jersey Devils.
Tonight, the Penguins once again hold the Caps’ playoff fate in their hands. With a regulation win over Pittsburgh, the Capitals can clinch the Metro division title.
The @Capitals will clinch the Metropolitan Division if they defeat the Penguins in regulation tonight (7:30 p.m. ET, NBCSN). #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/GtO1MzFx7D
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) April 1, 2018
Here’s hoping Ovechkin’s 1000th game magic leads to a win.
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