PITTSBURGH -- Alex Ovechkin scored with 1:07 remaining in the third period to give the Washington Capitals a 4-3 win against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Second Round at PPG Paints Arena on Tuesday.
Nicklas Backstrom carried the puck on a 2-on-1 before sliding a pass to Ovechkin, who tipped it off the right post. Ovechkin then batted the puck out of midair and past Matt Murray for his fifth goal during a four-game streak.
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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