WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scored a power-play goal and assisted on another, Braden Holtby made 30 saves and the Washington Capitals beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-1 on Saturday night in Game 5 to stay alive in the second-round series.
Ovechkin was a force all over the ice with the Capitals on the brink of elimination and yet another early playoff exit. His blast on the power play set the tone early, and his shot created the rebound for T.J Oshie's power-play goal in the second period.
Veteran Justin Williams also scored to help Washington force Game 6 on Tuesday night in Pittsburgh.
The Penguins got a power-play goal of their own, their first of the series, from Chris Kunitz but couldn't overcome the Capitals' desperation and Holtby's brilliance. Matt Murray allowed three goals on 19 shots, looking like a rookie for the first time in the playoffs.
BLUES 4, STARS 1
DALLAS (AP) — Rookie playoff points leader Robby Fabbri had a goal and assist, Brian Elliott turned away a strong Dallas push in the third period and St. Louis beat the Stars to take a 3-2 lead in the second-round series.
Dmitrij Jaskin's first career playoff goal put the Blues ahead for good at 2-1 in the second period, and St. Louis protected a 3-1 lead in the third for a second straight road victory. The Blues surrendered the same lead before winning in overtime in Game 2 in Dallas.
Elliott had 27 saves to give the Blues a chance to wrap up the series at home Monday night.
Troy Brouwer and Paul Stastny also scored for the Blues.
Alex Goligoski scored for Dallas.
TNZ's Notes:
- The Sharks defeated the Predators 5-1 to take a 3-2 series lead.
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