The hockey world’s eyes are fixed on Pittsburgh tonight, as Monday’s lone contest features the Penguins hosting the Washington Capitals.
Washington isn’t facing elimination, yet this contest could have a huge influence on what kind of series we’ll see. If the Capitals slim the margin to 2-1, the outlook changes significantly, and the odds of a lengthy battle increase. If not, the Penguins would be finish the evening one win away from another conference finals.
Can Marc-Andre Fleury generate another strong performance? Will Braden Holtby bounce back? What sort of magic tricks do Sidney Crosby, Alex Ovechkin and other high-powered stars have up their sleeves? It won’t be long until we get some answers.
Here’s what you need to know:
Washington Capitals vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (Pens lead 2-0)
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Network: NBCSN (Stream online here)
Check out the highlights from Pittsburgh’s 6-2 win in Game 2
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