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Live blog: An afternoon date between the Capitals and Penguins

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Fresh off their win over the Lightning, the Washington Capitals are on the road today to take on the Pittsburgh Penguins. With both teams positioning for favorable playoff spots, the stakes here are palpable: who doesn’t want to play a Florida team in the first round?

The Capitals will lack Conor Sheary due to illness, but Garnet Hathaway returns. Ilya Samsonov gets another start in net, as the Capitals rue not picking up a goalie before the deadline.

The game is on ABC for some reason.

Capitals lines

Just like at practice, Hathaway is on the top line.

Crosby is in

Penguins forward Sidney Crosby missed the last game due to illness. He’s back and starting.

Where’s Ian?

He’s at a party where Joe B and Locker are unveiling their 25th anniversary wine. If you’re near Cap One right now, maybe go check it out.

Two goals in 61 seconds

First it was Rust from up front as Ovechkin didn’t seem to interested in defense.

But then on the very next shift, Marcus Johansson scored his first goal as a Capital (since the last time he was a Capital).

The Traveling Crosbys

Wearing goat hats because Sid and Ovi is the G.O.A.T. matchup I guess.

Orlov takes the lead

With a bardown dart during a delayed penalty.

Crosby cold-cocked Dowd

Apparently punching a dude in the face is a penalty now? This league is so soft. Shake my head.

Lars Eller penalty bonanza

He’s had two minors this period. That makes four in the last four games.

Tie game

Jeff Carter sneaks it short-side after Mantha’s turnover.

DJ Khaled voice: Anotha one

Brian Boyle beats Samsonov short-side. That’s two soft goals in a couple minutes for Washington’s goalie of the moment. ABC cut to show Vanecek on the bench afterward.

Ovi scoar, 3-3

On a two-man advantage, from the Ovi Spot, his 44th of the season, 774th all time.

https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1512889911304671236

Still more time on the PP.

Thing I didn’t know: Pens goalie Tristan Jarry wasn’t on the list yet.

Ovi is closing in on the all-time notches-on-belt record.

Tom Wilson with the big go-ahead goal

Perfect timing, given today’s drama.

Kuznetsov ENG, 5-3 Caps

As soon as Jarry left the ice, Kuznetsov got possession in the neutral zone and secured the empty-netter.

https://twitter.com/NBCSCapitals/status/1512911615041040384

Marty adds another ENG

This thing is over.

All done here. Check out the game recap.

Have at it below. We’ll be updating this thread throughout the game. Refresh at will.

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