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

PITTSBURGH — David Steckel scored on a deflection of Brooks Laich’s shot and the Washington Capitals finally won an overtime playoff game, beating nemesis Pittsburgh 5-4 on Monday night to force a Game 7 in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

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.

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

PITTSBURGH — David Steckel scored on a deflection of Brooks Laich’s shot and the Washington Capitals finally won an overtime playoff game, beating nemesis Pittsburgh 5-4 on Monday night to force a Game 7 in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Penguins get to Varlamov early, even Capitals series by winning 5-3

PITTSBURGH — Alex Ovechkin disappeared, at least as much as the game’s most dominant scorer can, and so did all the magic Simeon Varlamov was working. Suddenly, the Washington Capitals are in a familiar position against rival Pittsburgh, losing their grip on a playoff series that seemed to be theirs.

Kris Letang’s goal 11:23 into OT gives Penguins 3-2 win over Capitals; Caps lead series 2-1

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Penguins finally solved Simeon Varlamov, finally controlled Alex Ovechkin for most of a game and got the victory they needed to get back into their playoff series against the Washington Capitals.

Penguins’ goal: Stop Ovechkin, start up Malkin

PITTSBURGH — Evgeni Malkin stepped into the Pittsburgh Penguins’ practice rink dressing room and spotted a large group of reporters forming a faceoff circle around his seat. He quickly scooted into an adjacent off-limits area without taking any questions.