NHL: Capitals hold onto early lead over Penguins (13 images)

By Wade Sheridan

The Washington Capitals beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 at the PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh on Tuesday. The Capitals started the game by scoring four goals in the first quarter and held on to win. Capitals goalie Darcy Kuemper made 33 saves.

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (C) celebrates his goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the first period at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh on January 2, 2024. Photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI

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Capitals right wing Tom Wilson shoots and scores during the first period. Photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI

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Penguins defenseman Ryan Graves reacts after Wilson's goal during the first period. Photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI

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The Capitals' Beck Malenstyn (L) stops and flips the puck into the goal against Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry during the first period. Photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI

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