Steckel’s OT goal wins it, Capitals force Game 7 by beating Penguins 5-4

PITTSBURGH — The Washington Capitals supposedly can’t win without Alex Ovechkin scoring. They can’t win an overtime playoff game. They can’t beat the Pittsburgh Penguins when a series is on the line.

Ovechkin scores, but unheralded Capitals teammates also contribute in 3-2 win over Penguins

WASHINGTON — In a series featuring several of the NHL’s most notable stars, a couple of role players and a rookie goaltender made the difference for the Washington Capitals in Game 1 of their showdown against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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