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In Progress: Penguins Placing Caps’ 13-Game Win Streak In Jeopardy
Washington, DC (Sports Network) - Mike Knuble scored on the power-play with 2:11 remaining in overtime, and Alex Ovechkin recorded a hat trick, as the Washington Capitals fought back from a three-goal deficit to edge Pittsburgh, 5-4, and extend their franchise-record winning streak to 14 games.
Eric Fehr also tallied for the Capitals, while Washington goaltender Jose Theodore made 31 saves.
The last club to win 14 in a row were the Penguins when they set an NHL record with 17 consecutive victories from March 9-April 10, 1993.
Sidney Crosby and Jordan Staal each scored twice for Pittsburgh, which didn’t arrive to the team hotel until 2:15 a.m. (et.) because of the blizzard that struck the Nation’s Capital.
Marc-Andre Fleury allowed five goals on 34 shots to take the loss.
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