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Capitals (1) vs. Penguins (2)

WSH 4-2, will face TBL

Penguins look to future after three-peat bid ended by Capitals

Deep, talented core expects to have more opportunities to win

Round 2

Penguins look to future after three-peat bid ended by Capitals
Penguins doomed by lack of depth in second round

Failure to finish, Murray's struggles help end Pittsburgh dream of Stanley Cup three-peat

Round 2

Penguins doomed by lack of depth in second round
Capitals defeat Penguins in Game 6, advance to Eastern Conference Final

Kuznetsov scores at 5:27 of OT for Washington, which will play Lightning next

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Capitals defeat Penguins in Game 6, advance to Eastern Conference Final
Ovechkin gets first taste of Eastern Final, Capitals eliminate Penguins

Assists on Kuznetsov's OT goal in Game 6 to break Pittsburgh hex

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Ovechkin gets first taste of Eastern Final, Capitals eliminate Penguins
Kuznetsov wins it in OT for Caps

R2, Gm6: Evgeny Kuznetsov beats Matt Murray in overtime to send the Capitals to the Eastern Conference Final for the first time since 1998

Kuznetsov wins it in OT for Caps

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Penguins' bid for three-peat ends against Capitals

Eliminated after OT loss in Game 6 of second-round series

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Penguins' bid for three-peat ends against Capitals
Breakaways: Kuznetsov's clincher

Capitals forward Evgeny Kuznetsov goes five-hole on Matt Murray to punch a ticket to the Eastern Conference Finals. Presented by Dunkin Donuts

Breakaways: Kuznetsov's clincher

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Thirst for the Cup: Capitals

The Washington Capitals head back to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 1998 as they look to quench their #ThirstForTheCup

Thirst for the Cup: Capitals

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Murray 'empty' after Penguins eliminated by Capitals

Goaltender loses first playoff series of NHL career

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Murray 'empty' after Penguins eliminated by Capitals
Capitals, Penguins shake hands

R2, Gm6: The Capitals and Penguins exchange handshakes at center ice after Washington wins Game 6 and the series in Pittsburgh

Capitals, Penguins shake hands

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Capitals radio broadcaster goes wild for Kuznetsov winner

Veteran John Walton hits every right note calling monumental moment

Short Shifts

Capitals radio broadcaster goes wild for Kuznetsov winner
Capitals fans light up social media after Eastern Conference Final berth

After all the heartbreak, supporters thrilled to see team break through

Short Shifts

Capitals fans light up social media after Eastern Conference Final berth
Ovechkin on advancing

R2, Gm6: Alex Ovechkin talks about defeating the Penguins and advancing to the Eastern Conference Final for the first time in his career

Ovechkin on advancing

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Letang nets one-timer to tie it

R2, Gm6: Kris Letang fires a one-timer that deflects off a stick and past Braden Holtby, tying the game at 1 in the 2nd period

Letang nets one-timer to tie it

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Walker sets up Chiasson

R2, Gm6: Nathan Walker picks up a point in his playoff debut as he sets up Alex Chiasson, who gives the Capitals a 1-0 lead early in the 2nd

Walker sets up Chiasson

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Murray denies breakaway chance

R2, Gm6: Jakub Vrana takes a pass and skates in on a breakaway, but Matt Murray blockers away his shot with the Penguins down by a goal

Murray denies breakaway chance

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Holtby turns away Brassard

R2, Gm6: Derick Brassard receives a pass in the circle and fires a shot on net, but Braden Holtby gets across to turn him away in the 1st

Holtby turns away Brassard

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Crosby enjoying best career start to playoffs for Penguins

Twenty points are most he's had through first 11 postseason games

Behind The Numbers

Crosby enjoying best career start to playoffs for Penguins
Crosby climbing all-time playoff scoring list for Penguins

Center passes Trottier, Lidstrom for 11th place with Game 5 goal against Capitals

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Crosby climbing all-time playoff scoring list for Penguins
Capitals rally past Penguins in Game 5, take lead in series

Vrana, Kuznetsov each has three points, Holtby makes 36 saves for Washington

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Capitals rally past Penguins in Game 5, take lead in series
Penguins top Capitals in Game 4, even Eastern series

Guentzel scores twice, Murray makes 20 saves for Pittsburgh

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Penguins top Capitals in Game 4, even Eastern series
Murray, Penguins back on track in Game 4 win against Capitals

Step up defensive effort to even Eastern Conference series

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Murray, Penguins back on track in Game 4 win against Capitals
Ovechkin, Capitals quiet in loss to Penguins in Game 4

Forward doesn't have shot on goal; Pittsburgh evens Eastern series

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Ovechkin, Capitals quiet in loss to Penguins in Game 4
Guentzel not surprising former coaches with playoff scoring for Penguins

Forward always 'played the game without any fear'

Round 2

Guentzel not surprising former coaches with playoff scoring for Penguins
Ovechkin takes page from Crosby, helps Capitals top Penguins in Game 3

Highlight-reel goal late in third gives Washington lead in Eastern series

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Ovechkin takes page from Crosby, helps Capitals top Penguins in Game 3
Ovechkin's goal lifts Capitals to Game 3 win against Penguins

Scores with 1:07 left, Washington takes lead in Eastern series

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Ovechkin's goal lifts Capitals to Game 3 win against Penguins
Holtby lifts Capitals past Penguins in Game 2

Makes 32 saves, Ovechkin scores to even Eastern series

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Holtby lifts Capitals past Penguins in Game 2
Capitals rebound against Penguins in Game 2

Start fast, rely on experience to avoid another home loss and even Eastern series

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Capitals rebound against Penguins in Game 2
Penguins lament slow start in Game 2 loss to Capitals

Unable to come back after being outplayed in first period

Round 2

Penguins lament slow start in Game 2 loss to Capitals
Guentzel, Penguins rally past Capitals in Game 1

Has goal, two assists for Pittsburgh, which scores three straight in 4:49 span in third

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Guentzel, Penguins rally past Capitals in Game 1
Penguins top line the difference in Game 1 win against Capitals

Guentzel, Crosby, Hornqvist each score in third-period comeback

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Penguins top line the difference in Game 1 win against Capitals

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