WASHINGTON -- Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Olli Maatta did not return after getting hit high and hard by Washington Capitals defenseman Brooks Orpik at 4:13 of the first period in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Second Round at Verizon Center on Saturday.
The Penguins won 2-1 despite having to play with five defensemen for more than 55 minutes. Orpik received a two-minute minor for interference on the play.
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