The Penguins owe their win to their goaltender’s 47 saves as the Capitals dominated most of the play, but were only able to score twice in the third period. Pittsburgh now leads Washington in the series 2-1.
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Justin K. Aller/Getty ImagesMatt Murray saves 47 as Penguins take series lead
Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY SportsWashington was pressing for most of the third period and got a late power play as a result. With the goaltender pulled, Justin Williams got another one back that made it 3-2 with 55 seconds to go in the third.
The Penguins and Murray were able to hold onto the lead they built for the 3-2 victory despite furious Capitals pressure in the final moments.
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Yet, NBC hockey analyst Mike Milbury seemingly does not know the rules of the sport which he is covering.
Kathryn Tappen’s exasperated “two big points” at the end there is all of us, honestly.
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The Penguins defenseman served two minutes for interference, but Johansson has yet to come back after the hit in the first period.
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