PITTSBURGH PENGUINS VS WASHINGTON CAPITALS
Pittsburgh Penguins center Maxime Talbot (25) and Pittsburgh Penguins defensman Brooks Orpik (44) square off with Washington Capitals center Brooks Laich (L) and Washington Capitals left wing Donald Brashear (R) in the second period on March 27, 2007 at Verizon Center in Washington, D.C. The Penguins defeated the Capitals 4-3. (UPI Photo/ Mark Goldman)
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Mark Staal's power-play goal 1:35 into overtime Monday boosted the New York Rangers to a 3-2 win over Washington and a 3-2 lead in their playoff series.
Zdeno Chara scored the go-ahead goal late in the third period Monday, lifting the Boston Bruins to a 4-3 win over Washington in a first-round playoff game.
Brooks Laich gave Washington a three-goal lead Thursday and the Capitals held on to down Florida 4-2, a result that clinched a playoff berth for both teams.
Brooks Laich scored in the fourth round of the shootout Thursday to give the Washington Capitals a 3-2 decision over Boston.
Dustin Byfuglien scored the tiebreaking goal with 10:39 to play in the third period Friday, bringing the Winnipeg Jets a 3-2 victory over Washington.
Michal Neuvirth stopped 23 shots and posted his third shutout of the season Sunday, helping the Washington Capitals beat Toronto 2-0.
Jay Beagle put Washington in front for good midway through the second period Saturday and the Capitals held on to edge Boston 4-3.
Justin Faulk scored with 1:12 to play in overtime Tuesday, giving Carolina a 4-3 decision over Washington.
Steven Stamkos scored his NHL-best 40th goal of the season Saturday and it was enough to hand the Tampa Bay Lightning a 2-1 win over Washington.
Mikael Samuelsson scored twice Wednesday and ignited a three-goal Florida third period, bringing the Panthers a 4-2 win over Washington.
