Alex Ovechkin celebrates after scoring the game winning goal. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Two third period goals propelled the Capitals to a game three victory and a series lead.
Alex Ovechkin scored the game-winning goal with 1:07 remaining in the third period to send the Washington Capitals to a 4-3 win against the Pittsburgh Penguins in game three of the Eastern Conference Second Round.
Washington trailed 3-2 entering the third period before Matt Niskanen’s goal tied the game at three ahead of Ovechkin’s game-winner.
Game four of the best of seven series is Thursday in Pittsburgh.
